7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (192+ words) Guidance, resources and tips to develop your research skills at each stage of the research process. Plan effective search strategies and discover a wide range of information including books, journals, images and archives. Enhance your reading and note-making techniques to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (496+ words) Two researchers from the University of Sheffield have been nationally recognised as outstanding research leaders for their excellent leadership, innovation and impact to health and care research. Dr Sharon Caunt, Research Coordinator in the Academic Unit of Diabetes and Endocrinology,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (541+ words) The next generation of ankle replacements that could restore mobility in young people suffering from a debilitating but overlooked condition, are being developed by a global team of researchers. Led by Professor Claire Brockett from University of Sheffield’s Insigneo Institute,…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (691+ words) Rising carbon dioxide levels help wild savanna grasses conserve water and grow more under dry conditions, challenging a long-held scientific assumption, a new study from the University of Sheffield suggests Experiments and observations support the conclusion that an increase in…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (788+ words) Award-winning writer Johny Pitts and space exploration pioneer Sue Horne will receive honorary degrees from the University of Sheffield, alongside the latest cohort of graduating students. Born and raised in Sheffield, Johny is the curator of Afropean.com, an award-winning…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (152+ words) Dr Asha Akram to lead University of Sheffield’s role in a £700K NERC-funded project aiming to build the inclusive, innovative workforce necessary for the future of UK environmental science. CAREERS2 is designed to break down systemic, organisational, and cultural barriers that limit…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (537+ words) VolcanoTech uses everyday smartphones to track volcanic sulphur dioxide, which is a critical early warning sign of eruption Existing monitoring systems are financially out of reach for many of the communities most at risk in regions within the Global South…...

3+ mon, 22+ hour ago   (538+ words) For the first time, an international team of researchers has mapped the global distribution and mass of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal networks. These vast underground systems sustain plant life and play a critical role in regulating Earth’s climate by locking…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (292+ words) A groundbreaking new AI based approach that can 'hear' inside the Sun could give vital signs of the solar disturbances that have significant effects in near-Earth space and on human activities. Sound (pressure) vibrations, known as p-modes, are measured on…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (480+ words) Male bumblebees are more active and behaviourally flexible than female bees, according to new research that uses a series of specially designed tasks to test how the insects explore unfamiliar environments, recognise colours and learn to earn rewards. While previous…...