The University in the media
23 August 2011
International Coverage:
BBC China
Chinese scientists in Britain
Professor Yang Zhang from the University of Sheffield´s Department of Mechanical Engineering is mentioned in an article regarding research suggesting that the process of burning a candle will generate 1.5 million diamond micro-particles per minute.
BBC News China
Broadcast coverage:
BBC Radio 4
Voices from the Old Bailey
Professor Robert Shoemaker from the University's Department of History features in a programme documenting the lives of people on trail in London's Old Bailey criminal court.
BBC Radio 4
Print and online coverage:
The Guardian
Populism and police governance
Simon Holdaway, Emeritus Professor of Criminology and Sociology at the University of Sheffield discusses the need for elected police and crime commissioners.
The Independent
Investment column
Fusion IP, the group which owns the rights to research at the University of Sheffield, is featured.
The Guardian
Commuting is `more stressful for women than men´
Professor Jennifer Roberts from the University of Sheffield´s Department of Economics comments on research which suggests women, especially mums, find getting to and from work more stressful than men do.
Also in:
Daily Mail
Scottish Daily Express
Daily Mirror
The Metro
The Sun
Health Insurance Magazine
Net Doctor
Nursing in Practice
Midlands Business News
Derventio Solutions makes a move towards partnerships as it marks five successful years
In-Tend, an e-procurement solutions company set up by the University of Sheffield, is mentioned in an article regarding an e-procurement system which is used by 10,000 buyers from a range of industries.
Midlands Business News
Rotherham Business News
New Korean collaboration for AMRC
The University of Sheffield´s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing is featured regarding a new collaboration agreement with Gwangju City and Gwangju TechnoPark in Korea.
Rotherham Business News
24 Dash.com
Community event marks £90m Shiregreen regeneration
The University of Sheffield is mentioned in an article after supporting an event to mark the £90 million regeneration of Shiregreen.
24 Dash.com
Bakewell Today
Remembering those magnificent men in their flying machines
Pioneering aviator and University of Sheffield alumni Amy Johnson is mentioned in an article regarding the history of Firbeck airfield.
Also in:
Eastwood and Kimberley Advertiser
Sheffield Star
Gainsborough Standard
Brewing up ale success
University of Sheffield graduate Claire Monk is featured in an article regarding her role as head brewer at Welbeck Brewery, Sheffield.
Yorkshire Post
Bid to uncover secrets of medieval metal workers
Dr Roger Doonan from the University of Sheffield´s Department of Archaeology is featured in an article regarding a new project which aims to uncover the history of medieval metal workers at Cawthorne Park Woodlands.
Also in:
Sheffield Star
Sheffield Star
Lunar ambition´s a buzz
Professor Paul Crowther and Dr Simon Goodwin from the University of Sheffield´s Department of Physics and Astronomy are mentioned in an article regarding a space enthusiasm event at the Showroom, Sheffield.
Sheffield Star
Students go fourth
The University of Sheffield is mentioned in an article featuring A-Level students celebrating their exam success.
Higher education stories:
The Guardian
Clearing 2011: Four students competing for each university place
The Guardian
Editorial: University fees: northern exposure
The Guardian
Anger at cut in careers advice for young people
The Guardian
After A-levels: school-leavers look forward to new opportunities
The Guardian
Opinion – Estelle Morris: As the riots show, exam results aren't everything
