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18 June 2020

Comment: Nuclear expertise puts Sheffield at heart of clean-energy revolution

As we start to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, we still need to deal with the even-more challenging reality of the climate crisis, says Andrew Storer, chief executive officer of The University of Sheffield Nuclear AMRC.

Nate Adams FameLab — Dr Nate Adams, host of the FameLab Northern Final with the infamous “3-minute” presentation alarm.

18 May 2020

University of Sheffield helps to launch online search for the next Alice Roberts

The University of Sheffield has joined forces with Cheltenham Festivals to ensure that FameLab UK, the world's biggest international science communication competition, can go on during the coronavirus pandemic.

AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships — Apprenticeships prove vital to economic recovery

14 May 2020

Apprenticeships vital to economic recovery

Undeterred by the global pandemic, manufacturers across ther region are recruiting ‘vital’ apprentices through the Unviersity's AMRC Training Centre as they prepare to hit the ground running once the Covid-19 lockdown begins to ease.

Sheffield Culture Hub — Sheffied Culture Hub web platform launched

13 May 2020

New web platform keeps Sheffield's arts and culture sector open during coronavirus lockdown

The University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Council partner with Our Favourite Places to launch Sheffield Culture Hub, a new web platform to host arts and cultural online events as well as other activities from around the city during the coronavir

University spin-out wins prestigious award for innovative work to improve rail network

University spin-out company Geoptic has been recognised for its work supporting Network Rail to investigate the overburden of tunnels, with a prestigious national award.

13 July 2020

Encouraging early study for investigational drug in people with motor neurone disease

The University of Sheffield with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only site in the UK to have participated in an, international clinical trial for an investigational drug in people with a form of motor neurone disease (MND)

13 July 2020

Academics reveal stories of young refugees as part of Migration Matters Festival

Academics are set to share the stories of young refugees’ journeys to the UK next week, as Sheffield’s Migration Matters Festival 2020 goes digital in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

15 June 2020

Comment: The beauty and magic of live music gigs can never be replicated online

Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Director of City and Culture at the University of Sheffield, discusses the importance of supporting Sheffield's musicians during the coronavirus pandemic.

5 June 2020

More local food supplies could prevent empty shelves after pandemic, say experts

University of Sheffield academics to investigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on local food suppliers

4 June 2020

People needed to help uncover stories of Yorkshire’s industrial past and communities

A new app that is inviting people to help uncover the history behind one of Yorkshire’s oldest industrial areas by

27 May 2020

Sheffield’s COVID-19 experts to host online Q&A event

The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to host a live online event on COVID-19 research as part of International Clinical Trials Day

21 May 2020

Comment: Now is the time for Sheffield drive forward conversations about the North

Professor Dave Petley, Vice-President for Innovation at the University of Sheffield, writes for the Sheffield Telegraph about how it is the right time to drive forward conversations about the North.

20 May 2020

Dr Nate Adams, host of the FameLab Northern Final with the infamous “3-minute” presentation alarm.

University of Sheffield helps to launch online search for the next Alice Roberts

18 May 2020

Apprenticeships vital to economic recovery

Manufacturers across the Sheffield City Region and beyond are recruiting ‘vital’ apprentices through the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre

14 May 2020