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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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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.
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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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Love has no age limit: Sexual Rights Charter helps to fill training gap to tackle age discrimination in sex and relationships in care homes

New training designed to break down barriers and tackle discrimination older adults can face around sex and relationships is set to be rolled out in care homes across 91Ö±²¥, thanks to the University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s Sexual Rights Charter.
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Technician roadmap launched by University to shine spotlight on vital technical talent

A new technical career route, aimed at supporting career progression for technicians and celebrating their vital contributions, has been launched at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
Four students holding posters for video games they have developed

Meet the students making video games for charity

A new range of video games raising vital funds for UK charities has been developed by a team of students at the University of 91Ö±²¥.

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Rolls-Royce SMR partners with University of 91Ö±²¥ in new manufacturing and testing facility

Rolls-Royce SMR is partnering with the University of 91Ö±²¥ to launch a major new manufacturing and testing facility in South Yorkshire.
Actin in a developing butterfly scale

Secrets of how butterfly wings get their vibrant colours revealed

The secret of how butterfly wings get their vibrant colours has been revealed in a groundbreaking study.