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Learning disabilities, poor mental health and trauma increase children’s risk of entering criminal justice system, research shows
Developmental disabilities, poor mental health, and experiences of trauma and adversity in childhood can greatly increase the risk that a young person will be exposed to the criminal justice system, according to new research.
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Tackling climate crisis can boost Doncaster’s productivity, say experts
Businesses across Doncaster could help boost the borough’s productivity while tackling the climate crisis, academics told a symposium of politicians and business leaders today.
Categorised under: Social science
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New Sheffield study of newborn babies seeks to prevent eczema
A new study to understand how our skin develops from birth aims to identify the early risk factors for the development of eczema.
Categorised under: Medicine, dentistry and health
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University of Sheffield recruits Race Equality Champions to help students understand microaggressions
The University of Sheffield has launched an initiative to recruit Race Equality Champions to change the way students think about racism.
Categorised under: Students and alumni
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Former refugee who has supported interfaith dialogue in Sheffield for over 30 years honoured by University
City of Sanctuary founder and Methodist minister The Rev Inderjit Bhogal OBE will be one of four people receiving an Honorary Doctorate during the University of Sheffield’s graduation next week (14-17 january 2020).
Categorised under: Awards and achievements and Events
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University of Sheffield announces new Executive Director of its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)
A former managing director with global engineering giant Siemens has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC).
Categorised under: Engineering and Community
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Less flamboyant flowers are more resilient to climate chaos, research shows
Plants with smaller, simpler flowers are more resilient to the impacts of climate breakdown than those with more flamboyant, showy flowers, according to a new study.
Categorised under: Social science
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Mozart the touring pop icon: how the great composer’s manuscripts reveal his life as a musical celebrity
Mozart’s autograph manuscripts reveal the secret stories behind his busy life as a touring musical celebrity, according to a musicologist from the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: Arts and humanities, International and Research
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Cancer drugs could potentially treat COPD, Sheffield research finds
New research has shown the potential for clinically available cancer treatments to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Categorised under: Medicine, dentistry and health
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Giving social housing tenants a voice is 'crucial'
The Grenfell Tower fire has led to 'tenant participation' – the involvement and influence of social housing tenants in the activities of their landlords – emerging as an important issue that needs to be prioritised more consistently in some parts of the UK, according to new research.
Categorised under: Social science
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Minimum wage increase caused half of retail and hospitality businesses to increase prices
Half of retail and hospitality businesses have increased prices as a direct result of the introduction of the National Living Wage in April 2016 and subsequent increases in the legal minimum pay rate, according to a government-commissioned report by the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: Social science
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Comment: Driving home for Christmas (with a tonne less CO2)
Dr Stuart Walker and Dr Rachael Rothman, from the University of Sheffield's Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering discuss the CO2 emissions of Chris Rea's drive home for Christmas.
Categorised under: Engineering and Comment
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University of Sheffield awarded government funding to help microbusinesses use tech to grow
The University of Sheffield has been awarded government funding to support microbusinesses to engage with technology to boost their productivity.
Categorised under: Social science
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Sheffield awarded funding to protect children around the world from the influenza virus
Research into protecting children globally from the influenza virus has been given a US$449,156 boost from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements and Medicine, dentistry and health
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University AMRC given light to drive innovation in Lancashire
The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has been granted permission to build and equip a £20m state-of-the-art facility in the North West of England, which will boost Lancashire’s reputation as one of the UK’s most innovative regions for advanced manufacturing and act as a powerful magnet for inward investors.
Categorised under: Engineering
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