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Athletics coach who inspired Olympic glory is awarded honorary degree
The inspirational coach behind Jessica Ennis' spectacular Olympic triumph will be made an honorary Doctor of Letters at the University of Sheffield next week (15-19 July 2013).
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University bans 'rip-off money lenders' from campus in support of new Parliament move
Payday loan sharks have been banned from advertising at the University of Sheffield in support of a new Parliament move.
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Finding friendship for people isolated by dementia
Kind-hearted people in Sheffield are being encouraged to lend a helping hand to those isolated by dementia.
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Rt. Hon. David Blunkett MP joins University of Sheffield's Department of Politics
The University of Sheffield's Department of Politics today (4 July 2013) welcomed Rt. Hon. David Blunkett as a Visiting Professor in what is set to become the world's first Centre for the Public Understanding of Politics.
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Academics warn against UKIP anti-quango rhetoric
A team of academics at the Universities of Sheffield and Birmingham are highlighting the danger of anti-quango rhetoric following UKIP’s response to the Chancellor’s spending review.
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Study tracks down the world’s cricket statues
An academic from the University of Sheffield has compiled the first complete database of statues of cricket players around the world: in the process discovering that, whilst England are tipped to prevail in the forthcoming Ashes series, their oldest foes are one step ahead in the statue stakes.
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Pioneering mouse research provides breakthrough in the search for adult brain stem cells
Generating new cells in the brain that regulate core body functions has moved one step closer as a result of state-of-the-art research at one of the UK's flagship research centres at the University of Sheffield.
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Zebrafish study paves the way for new treatments for genetic disorder
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have paved the way for new treatments for a common genetic disorder thanks to pioneering research on zebrafish – an animal capable of mending its own heart.
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Virtual skin model reveals secrets of skin aging
We constantly grow new skin and slough off the old. Until now, scientists have never agreed on exactly how this works, but new research from the University of Sheffield may provide the answer.
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Piling up evidence for different haemorrhoid treatments
Alternative treatments which could enable patients to recover quicker and less painfully from bulging prolapsed piles are to be tested in a ground breaking UK wide study led by experts from the University of Sheffield.
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Engineers use ultrasound to improve the performance of household oils
Experts at the University of Sheffield have developed a test procedure to measure the performance of everyday household oils, such as WD-40 Multi-Use Product, which has many applications including loosening rusty bolts and removing dirt and heavy soiling from surfaces.
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University's Admissions Team recognised for outstanding service
New students applying to the University of Sheffield receive outstanding support according to Times Higher Education.
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Research reveals low exposure of excellent work by female scientists
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have found that high quality science by female academics is underrepresented in comparison to that of their male counterparts.
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More help needed for nerve damage sufferers
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have launched a pioneering study to find the exact cause of diabetic nerve damage.
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Gateway to connect research excellence and industry
External partners taking revolutionary research from the University of Sheffield and turning it into real-world technologies today will profit from a new science gateway, forging more exciting collaborations between experts and industry.
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