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Rested elephants make more babies
Baby elephants have a greater chance of survival if they are born at certain times of the year, according to experts from the University of Sheffield.
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Traditional heritage collections will be available to all
The University of Sheffield has completed its project to relocate collections from the former Traditional Heritage Museum on Ecclesall Road, which closed in 2011, to new places where they will be accessible to the public.
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Social scientists honoured by academy
Three social scientists from the University of Sheffield have been honoured with the title of ‘Academician’ by The Academy of Social Sciences.
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New 10 second sourcing technology set to transform archaeology
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a method of sourcing obsidian artefacts that takes only 10 seconds – dozens of times faster than the current methods – with a handheld instrument that can be used at archaeological excavations.
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New hub forms part of ‘industrial revolution’ in regenerative medicine
Scientists at the Universities of Sheffield, Loughborough and Cambridge are set to lead a new £4.5m ‘Hub’ aimed at translating lab discoveries into regenerative treatment to help sufferers of Parkinson’s disease and deafness.
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Leading the way for staff and future entrepreneurs
The University of Sheffield’s position as an international centre of excellence, ambition and enterprise was strengthened today by the announcement that it has been shortlisted for two prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) awards – Entrepreneurial University of the Year and Outstanding Contribution to Leadership Development.
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Public views sought on railway station security
A European research project involving the University of Sheffield is giving public transport users the chance to inform new guidelines to help make our stations more secure. The SecureStation project is looking at how to reduce the risks of general crime, fire, and the extreme of a terrorist attack, and is asking the public’s views on different security measures.
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Double decker takes university on tour
Following the massive success of last year's Festival of the Mind (set to return in September 2014) the University of Sheffield is once again bringing research to the public with ‘The Mobile University'.
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Ground breaking research identifies promising drugs for treating Parkinson's
New drugs which may have the potential to stop faulty brain cells dying and slow down the progression of Parkinson's, have been identified by scientists in a pioneering study which is the first of its kind.
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University of Sheffield celebrates successful year for admissions
Hundreds of the brightest national and international students will be studying at the University of Sheffield after a hugely successful year for admissions.
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Personalised learning sets Sheffield MOOCs in a league of their own
A unique 'personalised' approach to digital learning has proved to be the key to success for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) at the University of Sheffield.
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Explore extraordinary Sheffield Showman sculptor’s life and work
Exhibits and ephemera from 30 years of Sheffield sculptor Anthony Bennett are set to be displayed at the University of Sheffield’s Western Bank Library from 12 September to 20 December 2013.
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Alpha males don’t have all the advantages, animal study shows
Physical dominance can give some wild animals the edge over their sexual rivals – but their weaker competitors have some breeding advantages too, a new study suggests.
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Bringing brains to the business
Industry-academic collaborations are booming, according to the University of Sheffield.
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Bacteria in drinking water are key to keeping it clean
Bacteria commonly found in drinking water creates conditions which enable other- potentially harmful – bacteria to thrive, says research by engineers from the University of Sheffield.
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