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New archaeological ‘high definition’ sourcing sharpens understanding of the past
A new method of sourcing the origins of artifacts in high definition is set to improve our understanding of the past.
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Awards recognise commitment to gender equality
Commitment to gender equality and career progression for women scientists at the University of Sheffield has been further reinforced with a glowing endorsement from a champion for female researchers.
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University of Sheffield chosen as Centre of Excellence for Engineering and Architecture
The University of Sheffield’s Department of Civil Engineering and School of Architecture have been chosen by the Royal Academy of Engineering to jointly develop one of four new ‘Centres of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design’ in the UK.
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Research which makes a difference recognised by new awards
Impact making academics from the University of Sheffield whose research has transformed the world we live in have received trophies as well as thousands of pounds of grants from a funding body for their research at a new annual awards ceremony.
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Medical student training technique ensures patients' voices are heard
A pioneering initiative at the University of Sheffield is paving the way to ensure all patients' voices are heard.
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New dawn in disease research and treatment with launch of in silico medicine in Sheffield
High performance computer power is being harnessed to revolutionise treatments for a wide range of diseases through ground-breaking virtual models in a joint project by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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Energy switch-off generates engineering scholarships
Green-thinking engineers at the University of Sheffield have been switching-off lights, computers and machinery in a bid to save money on energy bills in order to create new scholarships.
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Mission to measure world’s forest will launch in 2019
An earth observation mission to measure the world’s forests from space which was the brain child of a University of Sheffield professor will be launched in 2019.
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Revolutionary digital courses remove the barriers to education for people across the world
A new and exciting way of learning which is free and accessible to all is transforming education at the University of Sheffield.
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University of Sheffield appoints Mike Tynan as chief executive of Nuclear AMRC
Mike Tynan, currently chief executive of Westinghouse UK, has been appointed chief executive of the Nuclear AMRC by the University of Sheffield.
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Sir Trevor McDonald presents talented engineers of the future with national awards
Two tremendously talented engineers of the future from the University of Sheffield have been recognised with prestigious national awards.
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Virtual open days offer would-be students new way to visit University
A virtual open day offering prospective students from around the world the chance to experience greater interaction and learn more about courses, campus, and the community, in a pioneering way, has been launched at the University of Sheffield.
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Sheffield overtakes Cambridge for engineering research income
The University of Sheffield has overtaken the University of Cambridge for engineering research income, confirming the institution as a world-leader in the field.
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Imaging and modelling the brain to help earlier dementia diagnosis
A major European project, led by the University of Sheffield, will develop sophisticated image-based biophysical models of the human brain to enable early diagnosis of dementia and help doctors predict the progression of the disease.
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Satisfied students rank University of Sheffield's Students' Union best in the UK
The University of Sheffield's Students' Union has been voted the best in the UK by the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey.
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