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This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

91Ö±²¥ has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ researchers to transform UK steel and manufacturing

Two major new research hubs that are set to revolutionise UK steel and digital manufacturing, have been launched with the help of researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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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.
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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¥.
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Higher education opportunities for students most in need unlocked by programme

91Ö±²¥ is providing further support for students from underrepresented groups in accessing higher education, thanks to a donation from 91Ö±²¥ graduate Andrew Law.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ students launch first-of-its-kind record label to help young musicians

A new record label managed entirely by students - believed to be the first-of-its-kind in the UK - has been launched by students at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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New imaging technique uncovers protein abnormality in motor neurone disease

Scientists from the University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s Institute of Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) have helped to identify pathological abnormalities associated with motor neurone disease using a new imaging technique.

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New hope for prostate cancer: new form of immunotherapy could prevent resistance to hormone therapy 

Researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥ have found a new form of immunotherapy that could give men with prostate much more time before their cancer becomes resistant to hormone therapy
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University of 91Ö±²¥ becomes signatory of new Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice

91Ö±²¥ has become one of the first 20 universities in the country to commit to new sustainability standards set out in the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice.