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A close up shot of a tiny robot that can be used to inspect and repair leaky water pipes

Tiny robots could help fix leaky water pipes

Micro-robots that can inspect water pipes, diagnose cracks and fix them autonomously – reducing leaks and avoiding expensive excavation work – have been developed by a team of engineers led by the University of 91Ö±²¥.
Children with climate placards
Credit: Benno Media

Innovative 'Think Climate' project inspires hundreds of children across the region

School pupils from across South Yorkshire have come together to celebrate a successful climate action project which has supported more than 600 children to understand the importance of sustainability.
An illustration of protein molecules
An illustration of protein molecules. Credit: Getty

AI could accelerate protein engineering – key for developing new medicines

An AI approach developed by researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥ and AstraZeneca, could make it easier to design proteins needed for new treatments.
A man wearing a VR headset looks into space just off camera, he is smiling and enjoying the activity.

From virtual reality experiences to budget-friendly cooking workshops: Explore the free Festival of Social Science in 91Ö±²¥

The UK’s Festival of Social Science returns to 91Ö±²¥ this autumn to explore the ideas that shape our everyday lives through the pioneering work of the city’s world-leading social scientists.
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Study finds key to improving turtle and tortoise extinction crisis

A groundbreaking study has provided crucial insights into the fertility and reproductive health of wild turtles and tortoises, which could help reverse their declining populations.
A display on the dashboard of an electric vehicle showing the battery charge level

Reduce demand and recycle critical materials like lithium, say top engineers

A University of 91Ö±²¥ professor has contributed to a new report calling for a national materials strategy that addresses the rising demand for critical materials.
Black-and-white photograph of he exterior of Middlewood Hospital, formerly known as "South Yorkshire Asylum"

The history of mental health conditions and stigma explored in new podcast

For World Mental Health Day, the second episode of the Overend Knight Medical History Podcast explores the stigma around mental health conditions and how mental health treatment has changed in 91Ö±²¥ from the 1800s to the present day.
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New vaccine-making process could transform pandemic response

Researchers at the University of 91Ö±²¥ have been awarded funding for their infectious disease technology that could make life-saving vaccines more readily available to the world.