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Blind Sheffield chef plates up in style thanks to students’ innovation

A passionate amateur chef who’s been blind since the age of 21 is finally able to present his dishes in style thanks to the ingenuity and innovation of a team of University of Sheffield students.
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Mayor welcomes bold report to make South Yorkshire the healthiest region in the UK

South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard has welcomed a major new report, developed by an independent panel led by the University's Emeritus Professor Alan Walker CBE, setting out a bold, ten-year vision to make our region the healthiest in the count
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​Older northerners struggle with “alarming” inequalities compared to people from the South

Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing - resulting in millions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs.
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Sheffield Policy Campus wins national award for transformative Civil Service opportunities

A University of Sheffield partnership offering students unique opportunities to gain Civil Service experience and be at the heart of policy development has won a prestigious national award.
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Tackling health inequalities with digital technologies to help people live longer, healthier lives

South Yorkshire has some of the worst health outcomes in the country. That is why it is so important that universities, hospitals and businesses come together to share their expertise and new innovations to help people live longer, healthier lives
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South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub unveils Google investment to tackle health inequalities and drive economic growth

The South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub has today (1 February 2024) unveiled investment in health tech research and training by Google, to help tackle inequalities in the region and drive economic growth.
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Stroke experts to test emerging nerve stimulation treatment in £2m trial

A new treatment designed to improve arm weakness caused by stroke, led by researchers from the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is to undergo a trail in the city.

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Sheffield creatives to shape new vision for culture in the city

Sheffield creatives, including makers, musicians, artists, and designers, are being invited to help shape a groundbreaking new culture strategy for the city.
Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian from the University of Sheffield giving a speech at the opening of the Energy Innovation Centre
Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian, Managing Director of the Energy Innovation Centre at the University of Sheffield, speaking at the opening of the centre.

University of Sheffield Energy Innovation Centre, with Boeing as a founding member, opened by Lord Callanan

A new centre that enables businesses to carry out innovative research and development projects with some of the largest and most exciting equipment in Europe, has opened at the University of Sheffield.