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Girl’s diary of life in concentration camp published in English
13 February 2013
A unique account of life in a concentration camp, written by a young girl during World War II and shortly thereafter, has been translated into English by an academic from the University of Sheffield and is set to be published by Penguin this week (14 February 2013).
Categorised under: Arts and humanities
Medical 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.
Categorised under: Community and Medicine, dentistry and health
Solar cell fabrication is simplified by spray painting
11 February 2013
Solar cells made using a process like spray painting have been developed by a research collaboration between scientists at the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: Science, Community and Research
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.
Categorised under: Events, Engineering and Students and alumni
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.
Categorised under: Science, Community and Research
Secret museum of weird and wonderful natural history set to open by popular demand
1 February 2013
The University of Sheffield’s ‘secret’ natural history museum is set to open on a regular basis, following the huge success of granting public access for the first time during Festival of the Mind last year (20-30 September 2012).
Categorised under: Science and Community
Roll up, roll up! Sheffield’s show heritage on display
31 January 2013
The University of Sheffield’s Professor Vanessa Toulmin opens the doors to her new exhibition of shows, fairs and circuses in Sheffield over the past 200 years this week (Thursday 7 February – 6 May 2013).
Categorised under: Arts and humanities and Community
Professor Vanessa celebrates last Showzam
28 January 2013
The University of Sheffield’s Professor Vanessa Toulmin will bring wonder and pizzazz to Blackpool this week as she once again curates Showzam! - the annual festival of circus, magic and variety, for the last time.
Categorised under: Arts and humanities and Community
Rising star honoured for commitment to University project
25 January 2013
A dedicated school pupil has scooped a national award in recognition of his commitment to an innovative learning project launched by the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: Community and Medicine, dentistry and health
Ever wondered why ice is sometimes slippy and other times not?
22 January 2013
A geoscientist from the University of Sheffield has explained why some of the ice caused by the Arctic conditions this month is slippy and other times it is almost grippy underfoot.
Categorised under: Community, Research and Social science
Innovations in soil science will grow the solutions to global food security
21 January 2013
Soil science will be fundamental in overcoming the growing threat of global food and fuel crop shortages as the world’s population continues to rise, according to innovative research by a University of Sheffield expert.
Categorised under: Science and Research
Working together to fight devastating neurodegenerative diseases

Finding a cure for debilitating degenerative diseases, such as Motor Neurone Disease (MND), is moving ever closer thanks to world-class research conducted at the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) which has the potential to transform millions of lives across the world.
Categorised under: Research and Medicine, dentistry and health
Recognised as an inclusive place to work
17 January 2013
The University of Sheffield has been recognised as a fully inclusive community to work after rising 25 places in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2013.
Categorised under: Awards/achievements and Community
War was central to Europe’s first civilisation - contrary to popular belief
15 January 2013
Research from the University of Sheffield has discovered that the ancient civilisation of Crete, known as Minoan, had strong martial traditions, contradicting the commonly held view of Minoans as a peace-loving people.
Categorised under: Arts and humanities, International and Research
AMRC creates model which could lead to an industrial icon for Sheffield
15 January 2013
The University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has created a two metre model which could one day be made into a landmark sculpture for the Sheffield city region.
Categorised under: Engineering and Community