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Orthoptics female student in the countryside
24 August 2021

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.
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.
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
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
Close up of baby sleeping

Now open for applications - Master of Science in Midwifery (with registration as a midwife)

Start date September 2021 - apply now.

30 March 2021
Female Apprentice smiling at camera with glasses

Ellie Simpson, National Apprenticeship Week

"My favourite part of the apprenticeship was going out on the alternative placements. The experience that we get from the placements is amazing and very hard to come by."

11 February 2021
Thomas Beresford - apprentice in nurse uniform

Thomas Beresford, National Apprenticeship Week

"I have always wanted to progress in my nursing career after being a healthcare assistant in both Intensive Care and Accident and Emergency."

10 February 2021