New partnership to take potential treatment for motor neurone disease (MND) into clinical trials
Wed 23rd September 2020
Researchers from the University of Sheffield’s Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) have been awarded a $700,000 drug development grant to progress a potential targeted therapy for motor neurone disease (MND) into clinical trials.
Sheffield business celebrate 40 years with a charity Joe Wicks style fitness challenge!
Wed 23rd September 2020
To mark their 40th anniversary, Sheffield promotional products company Steel City Marketing, is holding a virtual fitness charity event: the #40X4CHALLENGE!
Research to shed light on COVID-19 deaths in UK care homes
Wed 23rd September 2020
The coronavirus pandemic hit care homes hard – leading to a doubling of deaths among residents during the April 2020 peak of the pandemic.
Scientists discover new drug which could improve life expectancy and quality for pancreatic cancer patients
Thu 17th September 2020
A new drug which could improve life expectancy and quality for patients with hard-to-treat cancers, such as pancreatic cancer and relapsed breast cancer, has been invented by scientists at the University of Sheffield.
New guidance to encourage self-isolation after study reveals only 25 per cent comply
Thu 10th September 2020
New guidance aimed at encouraging people to adhere to self-isolation rules to prevent the spread of Covid-19 have been produced by psychologists at Sheffield Hallam University.
Scientists develop new compound which kills both types of antibiotic resistant superbugs
Wed 9th September 2020
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new compound that is able to kill both gram-positive and gram-negative antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
BCC responds to new grants for firms forced to close due to local Coronavirus restrictions
Wed 9th September 2020
Responding to the announcement that firms in England forced to close due to local Coronavirus restrictions will be able to claim grants of up to £1,500 every three weeks, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:
Hallam study reveals divide over whether childhood obesity is a child protection issue
Tue 8th September 2020
Almost half of all health and social workers questioned as part of a new study by academics at Sheffield Hallam University have indicated that they feel childhood obesity should be considered a child protection issue.
International honour for Sheffield pioneer of therapy for children with chronic hormone deficiency
Wed 26th August 2020
A scientist from the University of Sheffield who pioneered the first licenced therapy for children with a chronic hormone deficiency has been honoured with a prestigious international award.
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