Calling all researchers! Big ideas – big opportunity!
The Research of the Future event will take place over two days: Monday 1 July from 12 noon, including an evening meal, and Tuesday 2 July from 8.30am to 1pm at the Millennium Galleries and Leopold Hotel. It’s an opportunity for University researchers to turn their big ideas into a reality, supported by their peers, mentors and support funds. The event will provide a forum in which the University’s most promising researchers will work together, with a few invited partners from outside the University, to formulate major new research agendas for the future, research activities that are both highly ambitious and that will be recognised internationally for excellence. The lead speaker will be David Bott, Director of Innovation Programmes at the Technology Strategy Board, and the University is working with KnowInnovation to develop a stimulating and inspiring agenda that moves beyond the conventional workshop forms of activity. Resources including a £20,000 grant will be allocated to the projects or ideas that are judged most deserving. If you’d like to attend you need to apply by 4pm on 30 May 2013. Read on to find out how. Read more University news in Overview, the staff newsletter: |
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Do you have diabetes and want to lose weight?
The team is exploring the different ways of motivating people with type 2 diabetes and a high BMI to lose weight. Evidence suggests that losing five per cent of your body weight, especially for those with type 2 diabetes, increases your chances of a better quality of life. For more information email starting-motor@sheffield.ac.uk or call Bukola on 0114 222 4302. More information here |
Professor Steve Armes receives prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prize
“This award is a real honour that I’m proud to accept in recognition of my group’s recent research on polymerisation-induced self-assembly (PISA). It’s a privilege to work with such a talented team of young scientists,” said Steve. Steve’s prize includes a four-date lecture tour, a silver medal and a £5,000 cash prize! |
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The University is seeking out the next big ideas in research and it’s looking to University researchers at all stages of their careers to step forward and share their big idea at a unique event.
Researchers from the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) are looking for people with diabetes and a high BMI to take part in a pioneering study – adults aged between 30 and 60 who have a BMI between 25 and 40.
Since 1939, world-leading chemists have been recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) for making outstanding advances in chemistry research. Professor Steve Armes, Director of the Sheffield Polymer Centre, has picked up one of this year’s three coveted Tilden Prizes, which commemorate Sir William Augustus Tilden, President of the RSC from 1903 to 1905.
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