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25 June 2020

University contributes vital evidence to the plea for support for the city and region’s cultural sector

Providing the evidence of how Covid-19 has affected the region’s cultural sector has been a vital role which the University of Sheffield has undertaken as part of its civic role in the city and region
Crucible
23 July 2020

Comment: We must fight to ensure Sheffield's theatre lights are only temporarily dimmed

Professor Vanessa Toulmin discusses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Sheffield's theatres
Geoptic Tunnel
13 July 2020

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.
Nuclear AMRC
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.
Carer makes cup of tea in kitchen

Carers and the cared-for invited to tell their pandemic stories through digital exhibition

Unpaid carers, care workers and those who need care invited to submit creative works about their Covid-19 experiences for digital exhibition

31 July 2020
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New online programme launched to provide more people a step up into healthcare careers

Dedicated young dentist at the University of Sheffield has launched an online programme, NOWPAS, to help others access higher education

29 July 2020
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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
Migration Matters

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
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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
Shelves

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
Osborne

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
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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
Professor David Petley

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
FameLab

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

18 May 2020