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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 ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ and AstraZeneca, could make it easier to design proteins needed for new treatments.
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¾«¶«Ó°Òµ spinout company set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing

A pioneering new software company that is set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing, has been spun-out of the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ.

Artist's impression of the Rolls-Royce SMR plant
Artist's impression of the Rolls-Royce SMR plant

Rolls-Royce SMR will build Britain’s next generation of nuclear power plants

The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ AMRC has welcomed news that Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected as the preferred bidder to partner with Great British Energy – Nuclear to develop small modular reactors for the UK.
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¾«¶«Ó°Òµlaunches powerful new alliance to transform adult social care

Excitement is building across ¾«¶«Ó°Òµas a ground-breaking initiative takes shape to reshape the landscape of adult social care.

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¾«¶«Ó°Òµ spinout company to pioneer novel therapies for genetic neurological diseases

BlackfinBio has raised £2.75 million seed investment to advance revolutionary treatments for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP).
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¾«¶«Ó°Òµ sponsor ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµBusiness Awards 2023

The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ is sponsoring the 2023 ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµBusiness Awards. Firmly established as the leading awards ceremony in Sheffield, the awards recognise and showcase the great organisations, initiatives, people and projects in the city.
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¾«¶«Ó°Òµ one of England’s best for working with businesses and public engagement

The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ has once again been recognised as one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses, developing IP, commercialising research and public and community engagement.

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Game-changing carbon capture technology honoured by engineers

Groundbreaking carbon capture technology developed by ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ researchers in collaboration with industry partner AESSEAL has been recognised with a prestigious award.