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    Voyage of scientific and engineering discovery for school pupils

    A new innovative programme of discovery has been launched at the University of Sheffield to help school pupils across South Yorkshire delve into the intriguing worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

    Categorised under: Science, Events, Engineering and Community
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    More brothers could mean faster sperm and better fertility

    Men with more brothers than sisters may have faster swimming sperm and are more likely to have increased fertility according to new research carried out by experts from the University of Sheffield.

    Categorised under: Science and Research
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    Research finds crisis in Syria has Mesopotamian precedent

    Research carried out at the University of Sheffield has revealed intriguing parallels between modern day and Bronze-Age Syria as the Mesopotamian region underwent urban decline, government collapse, and drought.

    Categorised under: Arts and humanities, International and Research
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    Making a difference to bereaved families this Christmas

    Selfless students are helping to bring a little bit of joy to youngsters in Sheffield who are dealing with the loss of a loved one this Christmas.

    Categorised under: Community and Students and alumni
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    New Engineering Building will open door to growth and investment

    The decision to approve the University of Sheffield’s planning application for an £81 million state of the art New Engineering Building on the Jessop East site will open the door to growth and investment, making a huge contribution to the Sheffield and regional economy.

    Categorised under: Engineering and Community
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    Jessica crowned runner up in BBC Sports Personality of the Year

    Tonight (16 December 2012) marked the perfect ending to a spectacular sporting year for University of Sheffield graduate and Olympic champion, Jessica Ennis, as she was crowned runner up in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2012.

    Categorised under: Awards/achievements and Students and alumni
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    Giving cancer patients hope for a brighter future

    Local MPs and MEPs have been given a unique insight into the ground-breaking discoveries at The CR-UK/YCR Sheffield Cancer Research Centre which are making a global impact on lifesaving cancer treatments.

    Categorised under: Events, Research and Medicine, dentistry and health
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    Stem cell "sticky spots" recreated by scientists

    Randomly distributed sticky spots which are integral to the development of stem cells by maximising adhesion and acting as internal scaffolding have been artificially recreated by experts from the University of Sheffield for the first time.

    Categorised under: Science and Research
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    My Fair Lady exhibition illuminates celebrated musical

    My Fair Lady opens tonight at the Crucible Theatre for the Christmas period (13 December 2012 – 26 January 2013) with an accompanying exhibition of original artefacts and insight from the University of Sheffield.

    Categorised under: Arts and humanities and Community
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    Sheffield Anthology pays tribute to steel city

    Poetry collection The Sheffield Anthology: A City Imagined was launched last night at the University of Sheffield including contributions from Jarvis Cocker, Roger McGough and Ian Mcmillan, to name a few.

    Categorised under: Arts and humanities and Community
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    Improving care for stroke patients in South Yorkshire

    Hospitals in South Yorkshire are being urged to treat stroke as a medical emergency at all times in order to improve patient care.

    Categorised under: Research and Medicine, dentistry and health
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    Researchers identify new components of the epigenetic ‘code’ for honey bee development

    Researchers from the UK and Australia have uncovered a new element of the honeybee’s genetic makeup, which may help to explain why bees are so sensitive to environmental changes.

    Categorised under: Engineering and Research
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    Ultrasound can now monitor the health of your car engine

    A system that uses ultrasound technology to look inside car engines could lead to more efficient engines – and huge fuel savings for motorists.

    Categorised under: Engineering and Research
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    Olympic legacy shines on through promising athletes

    Outstanding athletes who are hoping to follow in the footsteps of the country's Olympic heroes were honoured with unique scholarships to support their sporting ambitions at the University of Sheffield last night (Wednesday 5 December 2012).

    Categorised under: Awards/achievements, Events and Students and alumni
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    New technique to deliver stem cell therapy may help damaged eyes regain their sight

    Engineers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new technique for delivering stem cell therapy to the eye which they hope will help the natural repair of eyes damaged by accident or disease. This could help millions of people across the world retain – or even regain - their sight.

    Categorised under: Engineering, Research and Medicine, dentistry and health