News in brief
08 February 2013
Valentine’s Day inspires exhibition at University
The University of Sheffield is celebrating Valentine’s Day with an exhibition of student artwork inspired by love and relationships.
The exhibition has been organised by Dr Karen Harvey from the University’s Department of History and third year student Natasha Gould. Dr Harvey said: “In this exhibition academic and artwork explore romance, love and courtship and celebrate the enduring power of human companionship and intimacy. But there are darker elements, too. Some pieces draw attention to the pain and anxiety around intimate relationships - or the loss and lack of them. The exhibition opens up a debate about the changing expression of intimate human emotions and desires.”
Valentine's Cards held in the University library’s special collections and winners of a University-wide undergraduate Art Competition on the themes of the exhibition will also be on display. The exhibition opens at 5pm on Monday 11 February 2013 and then will be open during office hours until 2pm Friday 15 February 2013.
8 February 2013
Gruelling challenge set to raise vital funds for BHF
Kind-hearted fundraisers are being challenged to don their trainers and tackle the tallest university building in the UK to raise vital funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
There is still time to sign up to the gruelling Take the Stairs Challenge taking place at the University of Sheffield's Arts Tower on Sunday 24 February 2013 to celebrate National Heart Month.
The iconic building stands 78 metres tall and fundraisers who climb the 390 steps will be rewarded with breath-taking views across the city.
BHF event organiser, Stuart Heslington, said: “We are expecting hundreds of people to take on the challenge and it isn’t too late to sign up.
"We encourage anyone with an interest in fitness and fun to register online today and help to save lives. Money raised from the event will fund pioneering research like that already underway at the University of Sheffield."
For more information about the event contact 0121 661 5100 or 07973469798.
Alternatively email frsupport@bhf.org.uk or visit bhf.org.uk/takethestairschallenge to register.
1 February 2013
Leading urologist becomes editor-in-chief of an international scientific journal
A world-class urologist from the University of Sheffield is set to become the new editor-in-chief of an internationally recognised scientific journal.
Dr James Catto, from the Academic Urology Unit, will take up post at European Urology next January – a journal published by Elsevier on behalf of the European Association of Urology (EAU).
The publication, which is read by over 20,000 experts, plays a pivotal role in helping specialists find out the latest research and findings which will enable them to treat many diseases associated with urological conditions including prostate cancer and kidney damage.
Dr Catto, who is also a consultant urological surgeon for Sheffield Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Sheffield has been a centre for urological research since it was established in 1999, and the department has helped raise over £40 million to fund vital research which aims to improve the diagnosis, care and treatment of thousands of patients who suffer from distressing and sometimes life-threatening conditions related to the urinary tract.
“My appointment will be critical in drawing further attention to the fantastic work of Sheffield’s urological departments at both local and international level."
30 January 2013
Investigating advanced cancer that affects 1,000 Yorkshire women each year
Scientist at the University of Sheffield will investigate how breast cancer spreads to the bone following a £200,000 award from the Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre.
Despite significant progress in the way breast cancer is treated, 1,000 women in Yorkshire still develop an advanced, incurable form of the disease every year. In the majority of these patients, the cancer spreads to the bone resulting in severe pain, fractures and other complications.
During the three year study, Dr Janet Brown and her team at the Academic Unit of Clinical Oncology, based at Weston Park Hospital, will study which patients are most likely to develop this advanced form of the disease and treat them accordingly.
Dr Brown said: “Our scientists and clinicians are working to prevent or delay the spread of cancer and develop better treatments that can be used when this spread does happen.
“Our next step is to further define what happens inside these cells, so that we can discover new drug targets and develop simple tests to predict the risk of cancer spreading to the bone."
For more information about Yorkshire Cancer Research visit www.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk
25 January 2013
Rowing club smash through pain barrier for charity
Kind-hearted members of the University of Sheffield Rowing Club conquered a gruelling challenged and raised almost £1,000 for St Luke's Hospice in Sheffield.
The excruciating Pain Barrier Challenge saw the determined rowers abandon the water for the 10k running event across 100 acres of muddy tracks, steep hills and water obstacles.
Natalie King, the society's Inclusions and Volunteering Officer said: "As rowers, we revel in a challenge, so what better way to raise money for St Luke's than to take on the Pain Barrier?
“It was cold, it was wet and we had to work mighty hard, but with some rowers' determination and smiles on our faces we made it through and we're delighted to have been able to support St Luke's in this way!”
For more information about the hospice visit St Luke's
To find out more about the University's Rowing Society visit Rowing
16 January 2013
Academics take centre stage at the UK’s largest annual educational conference in the city
Education experts from the University of Sheffield are amongst 400 speakers and delegates attending the UK’s largest annual educational conference which began on Wednesday 16 January.
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Social Sciences Gill Valentine addressed those attending the North of England Education Conference focusing on the cooperation between the University, Sheffield City Council and Sheffield Hallam University who organised the event as well as “lighting a flame” and inspiring learners.
The conference will bring together world renowned experts, policy makers, education leaders, head teachers, Academy Principals and leading academics, to explore cutting edge thinking, new ideas and innovative practice that will shape the future education landscape, both in and out of the classroom.
For more information on the conference please visit: https://registration.livegroup.co.uk/EventWebsites/neec2013/Programme
16 January 2013
University director given role in global student affairs organisation
A global student affairs services organisation has named a University of Sheffield director as its new European Regional Coordinator.
The International Association for Student Affairs Services (IASAS), the premier global organisation of professionals and practitioners who work in student affairs and services, has elected Director of Student Services at the University, Dr Andrew West to the new role.
The IASAS aims to improve cooperation among individuals and organisations in student affairs and services, promote the profession internationally, provide a platform for improvement and promote student welfare in higher education across the world addressing issues such as access, quality, student rights and costs.
For more information please visit: http://www.iasasonline.org
11 January 2013
Kick-starting careers for talented graduates
Talented graduates can kick-start their careers in 2013 with innovative internship opportunities at some of the UK's fastest growing enterprises.
The University of Sheffield is working with Santander to connect local graduates with rapidly expanding small and medium sized enterprises – offering them valuable experience in full-time paid employment and giving them the opportunity to take on responsibility and use their own initiative.
Santander is part-funding internships to create a salary of £1000 a month for three months, with the possibility of longer term employment.
There are currently nine positions available in a variety of roles including engineering, sales development, software developer and web marketing officer.
For full details about the positions available visit Internships
If you are a business interested in recruiting students for work experience or graduate level jobs contact Jo McQuade at the Careers Service on 0114 222 0934 or email j.mcquade@sheffield.ac.uk