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Lord Mayor of the City of Sheffield John Campbell, Professor Sir John Savill, Chief Executive of theMedical students benefit from 'best facilities in UK'

13 February 2013 The next generation of doctors, nurses and dentists have the foundations to strive for success and achieve excellence thanks to world-class facilities at the University of Sheffield’s newly refurbished Medical School.

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Elephant carves

Low rainfall and extreme temperatures doubles risk of baby elephant deaths

4 February 2013 Extremes of temperature and rainfall are affecting the survival of elephants working in timber camps in Myanmar and can double the risk of death in calves aged up to five, new research from the University of Sheffield has found.

Engineering - You're Hired

You're hired! Engineering students shine in the boardroom

4 February 2013 More than 900 talented engineering students from the University of Sheffield have been showcasing innovative problem-solving ideas which they hope will transform the industrial world.

Times Higher Education University of the Year

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15 February 2013

Research from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Physics and Astronomy which has developed a process to ‘spray paint’ solar cells on surfaces, something that could significantly reduce the cost of solar technology in the future, is discussed.

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