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  1. An artist's impression of the completed Roundhouse

    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.

    Categorised under: Arts and humanities and Community
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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.

    Categorised under: Events and Students and alumni
  4. The old Custom House at Liverpool Docks

    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.

    Categorised under: Arts and humanities and Community
  5. Festival of the Mind

    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.

    Categorised under: Community and Research
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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.

    Categorised under: Awards/achievements, Research and Medicine, dentistry and health
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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.

    Categorised under: Awards/achievements and Research
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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.

    Categorised under: Research and Medicine, dentistry and health
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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.

    Categorised under: Engineering, Community and Teaching
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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.

    Categorised under: Awards/achievements, Arts and humanities and International
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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.

    Categorised under: Community and Students and alumni
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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.

    Categorised under: Community, Research and Medicine, dentistry and health
  13. Professor Angie Hobbs

    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).

    Categorised under: Arts and humanities and Events
  14. Paul Blomfield MP

    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.

    Categorised under: Community and Students and alumni
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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.

    Categorised under: Events and Community