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Older couple dancing
12 May 2022

Sex lives in over 50s: Ending the stigma

The sex lives of the over 50s have long been ignored. Sheffield’s new cafes are bringing the conversation back to the table.
A little girl wearing a VR headset at the Pop-Up University
6 September 2021

Pop-Up University returns to bring University of Sheffield research to the public

A free festival at which some of the latest pioneering research from the worlds of healthcare, science, technology and art will be presented to the public for the first time is set to be held in Sheffield this month (18-19 September 2021).
A group of students sat outside of the Students' Union building.
15 July 2021

University of Sheffield subjects ranked among the best for student satisfaction

Despite the challenging year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the overall satisfaction of Sheffield students is at 80 per cent - four per cent above the national sector-wide average, according to the National Student Survey (NSS)
A GP sat in their office with a worried expression
14 July 2021

GPs and district nurses feel emotional strain from increased need for end-of-life care

GPs and district nurses feel “emotionally and physically drained” as a result of an increased need for end-of-life-care during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Claudia Sollitt (Nursing Student new)

Blog: Global Nursing Opportunities & Simulation Week

Current Nursing student, Claudia, shares her story of why she wanted to become a Nurse, the fantastic financial and global opportunities the course has provided and even how she took part in teaching sessions.

4 August 2022
Emma Peet (Nursing new)

Blog: The exciting opportunities Adult Nursing offers

Emma shares her journey onto the Nursing (Adult) programme, what the course has offered and the exciting opportunities it has provided, including winning a Student Nursing Times award: “Student Nurse or Midwife of the Year: Clinical Research".

21 July 2022
Adult Nursing student, Hannah

Blog: A Day in the Life of a Nursing Student on Placement

Third year Nursing student, Hannah, shares her experience of what a nursing placement is really like, what you can expect a typical day to look like, the daily tasks and top tips for getting prepared!

30 November 2021
Orthoptics female student in the countryside

Student secures place on Student Leadership Programme

Alisha Bycroft, a student who will be in her final year of the BMedSci Orthoptics from this September, has successfully secured a place on the prestigious Student Leadership Programme with the Council of Deans of Health.

24 August 2021
A child having their eyes examined

Now open for applications - MMedSci Ophthalmology Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics)

This course ideal for current paediatric eye-care practitioners (orthoptists, optometrists and ophthalmic nurses) who want to advance their specialist ophthalmic practice skills.

8 July 2021