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Nursing students with patients in clinical setting
28 October 2020

University of Sheffield ranked within the top 100 in the world for clinical and health subjects in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Subject Rankings 2021

The University of Sheffield is one of the world’s leading universities for teaching and research, according to a subject ranking published today (Wednesday 28 October 2020).
Asbestos warning sign
23 November 2020

Dedicated mesothelioma research centre launched at the University of Sheffield

Mesothelioma is an avoidable and particularly challenging cancer caused in most cases by exposure to asbestos.
Back of male student with rucksack in library
26 October 2020

University of Sheffield enhances support for student care leavers by committing to the Care Leaver Covenant

In celebration of Care Leavers’ Week (26 October - 1 November), the University of Sheffield has announced it has become a signatory of the Government’s Care Leaver Covenant (CLC).
Samuel Fox House.
30 September 2020

Dear new and returning students at the University of Sheffield

Professor Tracey Moore wishes a very warm welcome, at the start of this academic year 2020-2021.
Palliative Care

Event: An Introduction to Oral History in Palliative Care

Join us on Friday 19th June 2020 for a one-day training course offering an informal and practical introduction to oral history interviewing in a palliative care context.

3 March 2020
Dr Parveen Ali

Dr Parveen Ali selected for prestigious innovation programme

University of Sheffield academic has been selected to take part in an innovation programme that recognises emerging leaders in their fields.

2 March 2020
Anna Orthoptics

Blog: A day in the life of an Orthoptic student

Guest blogger Anna shares her experience of studying Orthoptics at Sheffield, and why you may need to bring comfy shoes!

10 February 2020
Human Communications Science Lecture

Health professions students to receive £5,000 payment a year

Students studying to become orthoptists and speech and language therapists will be among those receiving the new financial support from September.

20 January 2020 | GOV.UK
A student nurse smiling at a patient

Nursing students to receive £5,000 payment a year

All nursing students on courses from September 2020 will receive a payment of at least £5,000 a year which they will not need to pay back.

10 January 2020 | Gov.UK