News archive

Best-selling vegan authors set to launch new book at University

22 February 2019

Authors of the best-selling plant-based cookbook in the UK are set to launch their latest book as part of a special event with the Off the Shelf Festival of Words next month (3 April 2019).

Categorised under: Cultural engagement and City vibrancy

This article is located in a different section of the University of Sheffield website.

Comment: How city university recognises and repays its founders - a century later

20 February 2019

Following the signing of the Civic University Agreement, Professor Dave Petley (Vice-President for Research and Innovation) consider the University's role as a civic university for the 21st century, committed as ever to our founding mission

Categorised under: Regional economy, City vibrancy and Community engagement

University reaffirms its historic civic commitment to Sheffield by signing new national agreement

12 February 2019

The University of Sheffield has signed up to the Civic University Agreement - further cementing its position as a leading civic university in the UK.

Categorised under: The green environment, Cultural engagement, Local skills, Regional economy, Public health, City vibrancy and Community engagement

This article is located in a different section of the University of Sheffield website.

Universities' bid to inspire a love of languages

10 January 2019

Sheffield's two universities have joined forces to take part in a pioneering mentoring scheme to encourage school children in South Yorkshire to study modern languages.

Categorised under: Local skills and Community engagement

This article is located in a different section of the University of Sheffield website.

New Nursing Associate Apprentices will provide vital support to the health care frontline

20 December 2018

Trainee Nursing Associate Apprentices from across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw are set to provide vital support to frontline staff at hospitals, nursing homes, GPs, hospices and in the community.

This article is located in a different section of the University of Sheffield website.

‘We couldn’t manage without them’ - how student volunteers support Sheffield charities

19 December 2018

Sheffield charities have given their heartfelt thanks to over 2,000 student volunteers who carry out their life-changing work in the city.

Categorised under: Community engagement

This article is located in a different section of the University of Sheffield website.

Driving innovation with McLaren

15 November 2018

Supercar manufacturer McLaren Automotive open £50 million innovation and manufacturing facility next to the University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.

Categorised under: Regional economy

This article is located in a different section of the University of Sheffield website.

Sheffield’s rich musical talent set to be celebrated with day of performances

21 September 2018

A series of performances celebrating Sheffield’s rich musical heritage is set to be held in venues throughout the city centre next week (Friday 28 September 2018).

Categorised under: Cultural engagement and City vibrancy

This article is located in a different section of the University of Sheffield website.

World Suicide Prevention Day: Backing the campaign for mental wellbeing and suicide prevention

12 September 2018

The University of Sheffield and its Students’ Union are the first organisations in the country to back a campaign led by Lord Mayor of Sheffield Magid Magid by pledging to take positive action to promote mental wellbeing and prevent suicide.

Categorised under: Public health and Community engagement

This article is located in a different section of the University of Sheffield website.

University of Sheffield and city region speak with one voice on international students

11 September 2018

The University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis MP will give evidence to an All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the regional impact of international students in Parliament today (11 September 2018).

Categorised under: Local skills, Regional economy and Community engagement

This article is located in a different section of the University of Sheffield website.

Festival showcasing pioneering science, art, engineering and culture from city set for launch

3 September 2018

A unique city-wide festival showcasing some of the most pioneering science, art, engineering and culture from across Sheffield is being held this month (20-30 September 2018).

Categorised under: Cultural engagement, City vibrancy and Community engagement

This article is located in a different section of the University of Sheffield website.

Comment: Festival of the Mind is a thank you to Sheffield

30 August 2018

As Festival of the Mind approaches, Professor Vanessa Toulmin explains how this is our thank you to the city that founded us, a time when we share freely our world-class collaborative research for the citizens of Sheffield.

(Originally published in Sheffield Telegraph)

Categorised under: Cultural engagement and City vibrancy

Off the Shelf: Landmarks of society and literature to be celebrated at Sheffield book festival

28 August 2018

Journalistic heavyweights, a punk pioneer, one of design’s leading names and a hugely successful US novelist are among the writers appearing at the returning Off The Shelf festival in Sheffield. The literary celebration – now in its 27th year – will feature more than 130 events, talks and discussions at a host of venues. (October 6th-30th).

(Originally published in Sheffield Star)

Archaeologists start work to reveal Sheffield’s lost medieval castle

14 August 2018

A team of archaeologists is set to reveal the lost remains of Sheffield Castle as part of a project that could be used to help regenerate part of the city.

Categorised under: City vibrancy and Community engagement

This article is located in a different section of the University of Sheffield website.