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Ever wondered why ice is sometimes slippy and other times not?
A geoscientist from the University of Sheffield has explained why some of the ice caused by the Arctic conditions this month is slippy and other times it is almost grippy underfoot.
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Paper maps out growth model with hard-hitting policies
Hard-hitting practical policy suggestions make up a groundbreaking growth model of the British economy which has been created by a unique research centre at the University of Sheffield.
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Students devise plans for economic regeneration in Sheffield
Students at the University of Sheffield have devised plans for economic regeneration in Sheffield which have been presented to Sheffield City Council for consideration.
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United Nations urged to protect journalists’ safety and media freedom worldwide
The University of Sheffield's Centre for Freedom of the Media (CFOM) and the BBC College of Journalism are today (22 November 2012) urging the United Nations (UN) to address the rising trend of violence against media workers and protect journalists' safety.
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Blog to drive debate on global financial growth
A blog launched today (8 Novemer 2012) by the University of Sheffield is aiming to become a centre for discussions on worldwide political and economic challenges led by international researchers.
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Hidden cyberbullying is as common as conventional counterpart in the workplace
Cyberbullying through e-mail, text and web posts is as common in the workplace as conventional bullying but even more difficult to uncover, research by experts from the University of Sheffield has revealed.
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Festival to bring social science research to the city
University of Sheffield will host more than a dozen events planned as part of the national Festival of Social Sciences next month with more events organised across the city than any other place outside of London.
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Why did incy wincy spider climb up the water spout?
The history of Little Miss Muffet, Jack and Jill, and Incy Wincy Spider, is set to be the focus of Education experts from the University of Sheffield, in the form of a unique new resource.
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Ice-sheet retreat controlled by the landscape
Ice-sheet retreat can halt temporarily during long phases of climate warming, a UK team including an expert from the University of Sheffield have revealed.
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World class researcher honoured with international award
A world class researcher from the University of Sheffield has been honoured with an international award for his superior contribution to his academic field.
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Poor UK summers may arise from global warming and Arctic ice loss
Britain’s recent summer washout could become a regular occurrence warns a University of Sheffield climate expert who is part of an international team which has revealed climate change has shifted Arctic winds causing our extreme weather.
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Video set to provoke debate on prisoners' voting rights
A video created by a student at the University of Sheffield is stirring up debate on the controversial issue of whether prisoners should be given the right to vote.
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Study shows homeless people in England die 30 years younger than national average
Homeless people in England die 30 years younger than the national average according to the most comprehensive study ever on mortality and cause of death in people living rough, in hostels and night shelters, by the University of Sheffield.
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Glacier suffers one of the highest shrinkages on record
Greenland’s longest observed glacier has suffered one of the highest shrinkages in its history, a climate expert from the University of Sheffield working with a team of Scandinavian researchers has found.
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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.
Categorised under: Science, Engineering, Community and Social science