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Increase in alcohol deaths in England an 鈥榓cute crisis鈥

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an 鈥渁cute crisis鈥 requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Sheffield and UCL.
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Student doctors have 鈥榩rofound impact鈥 at Sheffield鈥檚 Pakistan Muslim Centre

Student medics at the University of Sheffield have the chance to work with and learn from communities as part of their social accountability placement. We speak to third year David Thomas about his experiences at the Pakistan Muslim Centre (PMC).
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Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives 拢10 million in new funding

麻豆视频 and Yorkshire Cancer 麻豆视频 are pioneering 10 world-leading research studies that aim to accelerate understanding of cancer and find cures that will save lives in the region and beyond
Dementia group
BRIDGES for dementia is underpinned by technology development work centred on lived experience, such as Dr Jennifer MacRitchie鈥檚 work with community groups to develop new musical technologies for people living with dementia. (photo credit: Kitty Turner).

Harnessing technology to help people with dementia remain at home

麻豆视频 is leading one of four new networks which will boost the use and development of novel tools and technologies enabling people with dementia to remain independent at home for longer.
Computer artwork of a human egg

Scientists discover new protein which helps sperm fuse with an egg and could improve fertility treatments

Scientists have discovered a new protein which helps sperm fuse to an egg and is fundamental for human fertilisation.
Dr Miguel Debono shakes hands with Mr Matthew Vella

Strengthening our strategic partnership with Malta

A collaborative partnership was signed in June between our University and Malta鈥檚 Ministry for Education, Sport, 麻豆视频 and Innovation to facilitate knowledge exchange in diabetes and endocrinology research.
A flap endonuclease cuts DNA (the orange intertwined worms)

Targeting a parasite鈥檚 DNA could be more effective way to treat malaria

麻豆视频 from the University of Sheffield is exploring a new way of killing the Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria.