# Neuroscience Institute
**Source**: https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute
**Parent**: https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/2027/graduate-entry-medicine-mbchb
The Neuroscience Institute at the University of Sheffield brings together leading experts in medicine, science and engineering to better understand the nervous system and tackle the biggest challenges in neuroscience.
## Our research
[Translational](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/research/translational-neuroscience)
[Cognitive neuroscience and mental health](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/research/cognitive-neuroscience-and-mental-health)
[Sensory and developmental](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/research/sensory-and-developmental-neuroscience)
## Study with us
[### Neuroscience postgraduate courses
The University of Sheffield offers a variety of postgraduate taught programmes covering translational and cognitive neuroscience.
Study neuroscience at Sheffield](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/study/postgraduate-courses)
## Our vision and impact
[About us](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/about)
[Research that changes lives](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/research/harnessing-advances-neuroscience)
## Expertise
[Facilities](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/facilities)
[Research themes](https://sheffield.ac.uk/smph/research/themes/neuroscience.archived.1756811034)
## News
[## NeuroFest 2025: Bringing neuroscience to life
The Sheffield Winter Garden recently played host to NeuroFest, an engaging and interactive showcase of neuroscience research presented by the University of Sheffield’s Neuroscience Institute.
11 July 2025](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/news/neurofest-2025-bringing-neuroscience-life)
[## New chapter in Sheffield’s world-renowned neuroscience research
New development at the University of Sheffield will double the research capacity of the world-leading research facility, accelerating the progress of breakthrough treatments for neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and MND.
11 July 2025](https://sheffield.ac.uk/news/new-chapter-sheffields-world-renowned-neuroscience-research)
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## New study revealing bees' secret to super-efficient learning could revolutionise AI and robotics
A new discovery of how bees use their flight movements to facilitate remarkably accurate learning & recognition of complex visual patterns could mark a major change in how next-generation AI is developed, according to a University of Sheffield study.\
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30 June 2025](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/new-study-revealing-bees-secret-super-efficient-learning-could-revolutionise-ai-and-robotics)
[## Sheffield scientist awarded prestigious prize for groundbreaking MND research
Dr Johnathan Cooper-Knock from the University of Sheffield is one of eight outstanding scientists nationwide to receive the 2025 Lister Award in recognition of his pioneering MND research.\
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20 June 2025](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/sheffield-scientist-awarded-prestigious-prize-groundbreaking-mnd-research)
[View all Neuroscience Institute news](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/news)
## Connect
- [Contact](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/contact "Contact us")
- [Partner with us](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/contact-us/partner "Partner with us")
- [Study](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/study "Study with us")
- [Follow us on X](https://twitter.com/neuroshef)
- [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/neuroscience-institute-at-the-university-of-sheffield)
## Study with us
- [Undergraduate courses](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/study/undergraduate-courses "Undergraduate courses")
- [Postgraduate courses](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/study/postgraduate-courses "Neuroscience postgraduate courses")
- [Find a PhD](https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd/search "Find a PhD")
## About us
- [Our research](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/research "Research pillars")
- [Equality, Diversity and Inclusion](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/about/equality-diversity-and-inclusion "Equality, Diversity and Inclusion")
- [Harnessing advances in neuroscience](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/research/harnessing-advances-neuroscience "Harnessing advances in neuroscience")
- [News](https://sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/news "News")