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Appeal to bring the future of medical imaging to Yorkshire reaches £1.5 million milestone
An appeal to bring a revolutionary medical imaging scanner to Yorkshire to accelerate pioneering research into devastating diseases and give patients access to ground-breaking clinical trials, has reached the £1.5 million milestone.
Categorised under: Medicine, dentistry and health and Research
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Students commemorate 100 years of votes for women at RHS Chatsworth
Two University of Sheffield students are designing, growing and planting a long border at the Royal Horticultural Society’s annual Chatsworth Flower Show to celebrate 100 years of women‘s right to vote.
Categorised under: Events
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Interactive map reveals how British Isles were affected by last glacial cycle 22,000 years ago
An interactive online map produced by researchers at the University of Sheffield reveals how major cities were affected by the last glacial cycle 22,000 years ago – when a kilometre-thick ice sheet covered Britain and Ireland.
Categorised under: Social science and Research
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Labour exploitation is endemic in global tea and cocoa industries, international study finds
Labour exploitation including forced labour is endemic at the base of global tea and cocoa supply chains, according to a pioneering international study published by researchers at the University of Sheffield today (31 May 2018).
Categorised under: Social science and Research
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First evidence of otters breeding in Peak District found by scientists
The first evidence of otters breeding in the Peak District has been found as part of a project led by scientists at the University of Sheffield.
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Revolutionary neck support technology transforms lives of MND patients
A revolutionary neck collar designed to ease pain and make everyday tasks such as eating and communicating much easier for patients living with motor neurone disease (MND) is now available to healthcare professionals and individuals across the world.
Categorised under: Medicine, dentistry and health and Research
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Government report commends University of Sheffield outreach scheme for helping to improve the life chances of disadvantaged children
A University of Sheffield scheme promoting academic excellence and aspiration amongst some of the most disadvantaged pupils in Sheffield has been hailed as an area of good practice in a government report.
Categorised under: Community and Students and alumni
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University of Sheffield rises in Guardian University Guide 2019
The University of Sheffield is celebrating its latest ranking success after subjects from across the institution have risen in the Guardian University Guide 2019.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, Arts and humanities, Medicine, dentistry and health, Engineering, International, Teaching, Social science, Students and alumni and Science
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Exhibition shows life and culture on Britain’s railways
A new collection of images providing a unique glimpse into everyday life on Britain’s railways is being published this week as part of a project between researchers at the University of Sheffield and the National Railway Museum in York.
Categorised under: Arts and humanities, Community, Events, Students and alumni and Research
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Launch of major research project to unlock the UK productivity puzzle
A new national research network which aims to improve understanding of the factors affecting UK productivity was officially launched in London last night (22 May 2018).
Categorised under: Social science and Research
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Sheffield scientists receive £150,000 boost for pioneering dementia research
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have received nearly £150,000 of new funding from leading dementia research charity Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Categorised under: Medicine, dentistry and health and Research
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University to host innovative pop-up peer therapy event
A pop-up event at the University of Sheffield this week (Wednesday 16 May) will offer an innovative way to promote students mental wellbeing through peer therapy.
Categorised under: Events
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Report calls for support for BTEC students going into university education
Students who enter university with equivalent qualifications such as BTECs benefit from better support to tackle barriers in their transition into higher education, a report led by the University of Sheffield has found.
Categorised under: Teaching and Students and alumni
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Marathon walk set to raise vital funds to bring revolutionary medical imaging to Yorkshire
A marathon walk across the Peak District, hosted by the University of Sheffield, is set to raise vital funds to bring revolutionary medical imaging to Yorkshire.
Categorised under: Medicine, dentistry and health, Community and Students and alumni
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The University of Sheffield informs House of Lords report on citizenship and voter engagement
Evidence given by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Students' Union on citizenship and civic engagement has been published in a House of Lords committee report.
Categorised under: Community, Social science and Students and alumni