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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).

    Categorised under: Events, Community and Research
  2. A Green Deal house in Doncaster

    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.

    Categorised under: Science, Engineering, Community and Social science
  3. Apprentice at the AMRC

    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.

    Categorised under: Engineering and Community
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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).

    Categorised under: Awards/achievements, Arts and humanities and Students and alumni
  5. PhD student Bridie Moore

    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.

    Categorised under: Arts and humanities and Community
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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.

    Categorised under: Science and Research
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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.

    Categorised under: Community and Medicine, dentistry and health
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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.

    Categorised under: Events, Community, Research and Social science
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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.

    Categorised under: Awards/achievements and International
  10. Professor Tim Birkhead and Paul Evans

    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).

    Categorised under: Science, Events, Community and Research
  11. Festival of the Mind

    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.

    Categorised under: Arts and humanities, Events and Community
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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.

    Categorised under: Community and Social science
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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.

    Categorised under: Events, Social science and Students and alumni
  14. Dr Ellery Frahm

    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.

    Categorised under: Arts and humanities, International and Research
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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
    London Metropolitan University’s license to admit and teach international students.

    Categorised under: International