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A representation of what the European Solar Telescope will look like when constructed at the observatory in La Palma, Spain. Credit: IDOM — A representation of what the European Solar Telescope will look like when constructed at the observatory in La Palma, Spain.

25 July 2023

UK and Europe join forces for construction of largest ever European Solar Telescope

Construction of the largest ever solar telescope built in Europe, designed to provide unparalleled insight into the phenomena of space weather, will be supported by the University of Sheffield, it has been announced today (25 July 2023).

A simulation of infections through time and space, developed during Lydia's project.

18 July 2022

University of Sheffield celebrates its impactful research

We are proud that 96 per cent of Mathematics and Statistics research is rated in the highest two categories in the REF 2021, meaning it is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent. Our impact submission is rated sixth nationally.

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