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Turn marmite white and learn all about Sheffield dialect at Researchers’ Night
Over 80 academics will open the doors of the University of Sheffield’s laboratories, libraries and lecture theatres to the general public for one night only at Researchers’ Night 2012 (Friday 28 September 2012).
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Partnership celebrates ground-breaking Green Deal
A partnership of organisations throughout Yorkshire and the Humber are celebrating their contribution to the Government’s new Green Deal energy programme, set to be announced officially in October 2012.
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Training centre to provide 250 apprenticeships every year for region’s young people
A pioneering training centre which will see hundreds of paid apprenticeships provided to students as young as 16 in the largest scheme of its kind in the UK has been unveiled at the University of Sheffield.
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Sheffield students and their teacher win top Google prize
Students from the University of Sheffield and their teacher Gary Wood have won a competition to create an outstanding online resource for learning and teaching using Google Apps, run by Google and the Association for Learning Technology (ALT).
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Sheffield launches theatre group for older performers
University of Sheffield PhD student Bridie Moore is launching a theatre group for older performers to explore the representations and experiences of older people.
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Human embryonic stem cells could help to treat deafness
A cure for deafness is a step closer after University of Sheffield scientists used human embryonic stem cells to treat a common form of hearing loss.
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Offering a lifeline for people affected by memory problems and dementia
Dementia care experts from the University of Sheffield are hoping to tackle low dementia diagnosis rates in the city with a pioneering Information Pack which offers unprecedented advice and guidance for people with memory problems.
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The world’s at your doorstep
A specially created animation will show how Sheffield is connected to the rest of the world more today than it has ever been, as part of the Festival of the Mind in the city this month.
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World’s largest ranking names University in top 100
The University of Sheffield has been named the best institution in Yorkshire and the Humber and has risen six places in one of the world’s largest and most extensive university ranking this year.
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Art takes flight at Festival of the Mind
An exciting series of new creative collaborations bringing birds and art under one wing will set up across the city for the upcoming Festival of the Mind this month (20 – 30 September 2012).
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Public invited to explore the magical possibilities of science
As part of Festival of the Mind, the University of Sheffield is inviting the people of Sheffield to explore whether new magic-like sciences can solve the world's problems and help people to realise their dreams.
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Family literacy project exceeds expectations
A unique approach to early literacy work developed by University of Sheffield experts where children build up their language skills and their ability to read and write from an early age has benefited as many as 6,000 families.
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Swapping the courtroom for the Olympic park to make Paralympic dreams come true
An inspirational Law graduate from the University of Sheffield who swapped the courtroom for the Olympic Park is helping talented Paralympians achieve their dreams and go for gold.
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Syrian obsidian discovery opens new chapter in Middle Eastern studies
An archaeologist from the University of Sheffield has revealed the origin and trading routes of razor-sharp stone tools 4,200 years ago in Syria.
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University of Sheffield and Students' Union statement on International Students
The University of Sheffield and its Students’ Union was concerned to learn of the decision to revoke
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London Metropolitan University’s license to admit and teach international students.