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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.
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¥.
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Landmark funding secures world-leading MND research for the next decade

91Ö±²¥ has received a £1.5 million grant towards the expansion of the 91Ö±²¥ Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN), to accelerate work in developing breakthrough treatments for debilitating neurological conditions.
Professional footballer, Millie Bright, accepts her honorary degree from Pro-Chancellor, Claire Brownlie

England footballer Millie Bright awarded honorary degree from University of 91Ö±²¥

Millie Bright OBE, professional footballer for the England national team and Women's Super League club Chelsea, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters at the University of 91Ö±²¥, in recognition of her amazing success.
Maisy Wilkes, winner of the the 2024 Chancellor's Medal Award sat in front of computers showing genetics research.

91Ö±²¥ student creating real-world impact for patients with rare cancers awarded Chancellor’s Medal

A 91Ö±²¥ student whose work has sped up diagnosis and access to treatment for patients with rare cancers, has been awarded the University of 91Ö±²¥ prestigious Chancellor’s Medal.
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Cure for male pattern baldness given boost by sugar discovery

The key to curing male pattern baldness - a condition that affects up to 50 per cent of men worldwide - could lie in a sugar that naturally occurs in the human body, according to scientists at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
A Peregrine Falcon sitting on the tower of St George's Church.

91Ö±²¥ Peregrines soaring high

91Ö±²¥ is celebrating the remarkable success story of its resident Peregrine Falcons, with three new chicks now having flown the nest, making the total number of birds raised on site to 34.