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University of Sheffield unveils revolutionary multi-million pound electron microscopy facility
The University of Sheffield’s new multi-million pound electron microscopy facility was officially opened this week with a visit by Dr Richard Henderson, winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Categorised under: Teaching, Students and alumni, Research and Science
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University music graduates return to honour legacy of renowned classical musician
University of Sheffield graduates from around the world are set to return to Sheffield this weekend (25 March 2018) as part of a concert that honours one of classical music’s most inspiring musicians.
Categorised under: Arts and humanities, Community, International, Events and Students and alumni
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THE Student Experience Survey: Students vote University of Sheffield’s Students’ Union best nationally for tenth year running
The University of Sheffield’s Students’ Union has been voted best in the UK for the tenth year in a row by the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements and Students and alumni
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University of Sheffield increases places for medicine students
The University of Sheffield is increasing the number of places available for students in its Medical School as part of a new government initiative announced this week (20 March 2018).
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, Medicine, dentistry and health, Community, Teaching and Students and alumni
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Students celebrate diverse cultures and challenge government on net migration figures
Students at the University of Sheffield have celebrated their diverse backgrounds and cultures at an event to mark the 50th anniversary of the International Students’ Committee (ISC) at Sheffield Students’ Union.
Categorised under: International, Events and Students and alumni
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University of Sheffield ranked in top 50 most international universities in the world
The University of Sheffield has been named one of the 'most international' universities by The Times Higher Education.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, Teaching, International, Students and alumni and Research
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National Apprenticeship Week 2018: Success is all about the right attitude for award-winning Apprentice of the Year Leigh Worsdale
From media appearances, to job offers from around the world and starting the journey to becoming a young apprentice ambassador, the last 12 months have been a whirlwind for the AMRC’s first female Apprentice of the Year and heavy duty diesel engine builder, Leigh Worsdale.
Categorised under: Engineering and Students and alumni
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University of Sheffield ranked number one in world for library and information management
The University of Sheffield has been named the number one institution in the world for library and information management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, Teaching and Students and alumni
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Students celebrate diverse cultures at annual International Cultural Evening
The International Students’ Committee (ISC) at the University of Sheffield’s Students’ Union will host a night of cultural performances from around the world to mark its 50th anniversary.
Categorised under: International, Events and Students and alumni
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Lost Broadway songs set for world premiere thanks to University of Sheffield researchers
A number of lost Broadway songs from one of America’s most beloved musicals are set to receive their world premiere this week (25 February 2018) thanks to research from the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: Arts and humanities, International, Teaching and Students and alumni
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University of Sheffield students teach Philosophy in the City
Students from the University of Sheffield are volunteering to teach philosophy in schools, as part of a pioneering outreach project across South Yorkshire.
Categorised under: Arts and humanities, Community and Students and alumni
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University statement on the Prime Minister's announcement of a post-18 education and funding review
A statement from the University of Sheffield following Prime Minister Theresa May's announcement of a government post-18 education and funding review (19 February 2018).
Categorised under: Comment and Students and alumni
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Breast cancer charity Second Hope awards first ever PhD studentship to researchers at the University of Sheffield
A research team at the University of Sheffield has been awarded a £100,000 grant by the charity Second Hope to investigate why breast cancer spreads to the skeleton in 80 per cent of patients who develop Secondary Breast Cancer.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, Medicine, dentistry and health, Students and alumni and Research
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Comment: Why we need a commission for higher education
Professor Sir Keith Burnett, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, writes for the Sunday Times on the changing world of higher education.
Categorised under: Community, Comment, Teaching and Students and alumni
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New chapter for the University of Sheffield as President and Vice-Chancellor confirms intention to retire
The Chair of the University of Sheffield Council Tony Pedder has today (8 January 2018) confirmed that, after more than 10 years in post, President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Keith Burnett has reconfirmed his long-stated wish to retire in the coming months.
Categorised under: Community, Teaching and Students and alumni