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Boeing begins construction on its first European production facility in Sheffield
Leading aerospace company Boeing ceremonially broke ground at the site of its new manufacturing facility today (12 September 2017).
Categorised under: Engineering, Events and Research
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Harnessing the power of technology to improve lives: international conference comes to Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is welcoming hundreds of world-leading scientists and healthcare professionals who are helping to improve lives through revolutionary technology to an international conference (12–15 September 2017).
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Renowned festival of words set to reveal new insights into iconic literature and history of radicalism
Some of the best-known names in literature and media are set to showcase their latest work at one of the largest literary festivals in the UK next month (7-28 October 2017).
Categorised under: Arts and humanities, Events and Research
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University of Sheffield proud to host Special Olympics GB 2017 Summer Games athletes
Thousands of Special Olympics athletes, families and staff were hosted by the University of Sheffield at their student accommodation
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Robots launch new institute which debates what it means to be human in the 21st century
A new ground-breaking institute at the University of Sheffield was launched at Sheffield Town Hall by robots and BBC Radio 4’s Adam Rutherford.
Categorised under: Events, Social science and Research
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University of Sheffield fundraising campaign to bring MRI-PET scanner to Yorkshire reaches £750,000
The University of Sheffield has raised £750,000 for its 'Sheffield Scanner' appeal to provide an MRI-PET facility for the Yorkshire region.
Categorised under: Medicine, dentistry and health, Community, Events and Research
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Businesses and universities unite in parliament to champion international students
Representatives from businesses, higher education and student organisations joined forces this week to highlight the economic, social and educational contributions that international students make to the UK.
Categorised under: Community, International, Events and Students and alumni
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Telescope for detecting optical signals from gravitational waves launched
Scientists at the University of Sheffield are part of an international research team which has built a state-of-the-art telescope for detecting optical signatures of gravitational waves.
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Nuclear AMRC opens new modular manufacturing R&D centre in Birkenhead
The Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre has opened its new modular manufacturing R&D centre, at the Birkenhead site of member company Cammell Laird.
Categorised under: Engineering and Events
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House of Commons visit for the University of Sheffield's AMRC apprentices
Apprentices from the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (Nuclear AMRC) were invited to the Houses of Commons (Wednesday 21 June 2017) to celebrate the two centres’ work bridging the gap between innovation in industry and academia.
Categorised under: Engineering and Events
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Festival celebrating International Refugee Week to feature University of Sheffield academics
University of Sheffield academics will take part in several events for the Migration Matters festival, which celebrates stories of migration and Sheffield's proud history of accommodating those most in need.
Categorised under: International and Events
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Sheffield school pupils learn about Nobel Prize winner Sir Harry Kroto
School pupils ventured on an intriguing journey of scientific adventure today (Wednesday 14 June 2017) in a workshop hosted in memory of an internationally renowned Nobel Prize winner and University of Sheffield graduate Sir Harry Kroto.
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General Election 2017: What the experts say
Experts at the University of Sheffield have given their academic views on the results of the General Election 2017.
Categorised under: EU referendum, Events and Social science
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University of Sheffield musician helps reveal the last untold Beatles story
A concert revealing new insights into how George Harrison and The Beatles were influenced by Indian music is being held this week (Friday 9 June 2017).
Categorised under: Arts and humanities, Events and Research
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Nobel Prize winner explains the universe's most elusive particles to University of Sheffield student
A Nobel Prize winner explained the importance of the universe’s most elusive particles at a special event at the University of Sheffield last week (Thursday 1 June 2017).
Categorised under: Events