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Roll up, roll up! Sheffield’s show heritage on display
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).
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Professor Vanessa celebrates last Showzam
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.
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Rising star honoured for commitment to University project
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.
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Ever wondered why ice is sometimes slippy and other times not?
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.
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Innovations in soil science will grow the solutions to global food security
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.
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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.
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Recognised as an inclusive place to work
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.
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War was central to Europe’s first civilisation - contrary to popular belief
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.
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AMRC creates model which could lead to an industrial icon for Sheffield
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.
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New treatment could combat deadly chemical agents
An enzyme treatment which could neutralise the effects of lethal chemicals responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people across the world has been developed by experts at the University of Sheffield.
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Low Countries Literati tour comes to Sheffield
Six top writers from the Low Countries (Belgium and the Netherlands) are coming to the University of Sheffield on 17 January 2013 as part of a six day UK-wide tour.
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Never too late to learn
The Institute of Lifelong Learning (TILL) at the University of Sheffield is set to inspire adults considering returning to learning to rediscover their potential.
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Childcare pioneer to receive honorary degree
Dame Gillian Pugh, a pioneer in childcare services and former Chief Executive of England's oldest children's charity, will receive an honorary degree from the University of Sheffield this week (Thursday 10 January-Friday 11 January 2013).
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Paper maps out growth model with hard-hitting policies
Hard-hitting practical policy suggestions make up a groundbreaking growth model of the British economy which has been created by a unique research centre at the University of Sheffield.
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Planning how to manage a bad mood could help avoid failing your New Year’s Resolution
Bad moods could cause us to quit our New Year’s resolutions according to research by the University of Sheffield on how negative moods and high levels of emotion can lead to risky and impulse behaviour.
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