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Community archaeology project goes back to the future
An exciting new project to build an Iron Age Roundhouse has begun at charitable retreat in the Derbyshire Peak district, led by the University of Sheffield’s Department of Archaeology.
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Ingenious entrepreneurs showcase pitch perfect skills
Budding business executives of the future put their entrepreneurial expertise and pitching skills to the test at the Student Apprentice competition (16 November 2012) hosted by the University of Sheffield.
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Lloyds Scholars programme successes for Sheffield
Students from the University of Sheffield enrolled in a scholarship programme with banking giant Lloyds celebrated after one scooped an excellence award and two were highly commended at an end of course ceremony.
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Public appeal launched to help explore Liverpool’s past
A project from the University of Sheffield is launching an appeal for the people of Liverpool to come forward and contribute records, evidence and family stories of Liverpool in the late 19th century when it was a bustling staging point for migrants on their way from the continent to America.
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Festival of the Mind set to return after resounding success
The University of Sheffield’s Festival of the Mind is set to return to Sheffield after the resounding success of this year’s festival, which saw over 16,000 visitors in 11 days.
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Ground-breaking research into a cure for blood cancer
A ground-breaking treatment for blood cancer has moved a step closer thanks to pioneering research by University of Sheffield scientists.
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Sheffield receives highest regional share of national university investment award
Business Secretary Vince Cable today (Thursday 15 November 2012) announced that the University of Sheffield will be amongst several UK universities to receive a share of a £60m investment, helping the most pioneering scientists and engineers create successful businesses from their research, improve industrial collaboration, and foster greater entrepreneurship.
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Scientists target enzyme in bid to tackle chronic kidney disease
Scientists at the University of Sheffield are investigating an enzyme – known to be responsible for kidney failure – to discover how it can be targeted and blocked before serious problems occur.
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Revolutionary glove gives a voice to people isolated by speech impediments
A revolutionary glove pioneered by graduates from the University of Sheffield is helping to give a voice to people left isolated by severe speech impediments.
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Breaking language barriers with poetry
Poetry which has been lost in translation has been given a new lease of life thanks to an award-winning lecturer from the University of Sheffield.
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Nightline service celebrates 40th anniversary
A student helpline at the University of Sheffield is celebrating 40 years of supporting its peers making it one of the oldest Nightline schemes in the country.
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Major research gaps exist for how emergencies are managed in the UK
Experts from the University of Sheffield analysing emergency responses and management to major incidents such as flash flooding, severe cold weather events and terrorist incidents in the UK have found gaps in the knowledge base.
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High profile debate to discuss our moral future
The University of Sheffield’s Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy, Angie Hobbs, will join high profile guests and speakers to discuss the moral resourcing of the nation at Westminster Abbey this week (Wednesday 14 November 2012).
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Students brew up a success with local MP
Enterprising University of Sheffield students with a passion for real ale have brewed a new beer with Paul Blomfield MP, set to be sold across Sheffield and even in the Strangers Bar in the House of Commons.
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Inquisitive researchers discover intriguing world of social science
Inquisitive researchers from across South Yorkshire have been asking who, what and why? as they explore the intriguing world of social science.
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