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The latest news about research, events, staff and students from the Sheffield Methods Institute.
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14 September 2021

Job vacancy - Lecturer in Quantitative Social Sciences

We are currently looking for a Lecturer in Quantitative Social Sciences to join the fantastic team here at the Sheffield Methods Institute.

The closing date to apply for this post is 20 September. Click to find out more about the role.

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Prof Andy Dickerson
24 June 2021

The skills imperative 2035: Essential skills for tomorrow’s workforce

Professor Andy Dickerson is collaborating on a Nuffield Foundation Strategic Research Partnership which will identify the essential employment skills people will need for work by 2035.
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Dr Aneta Piekut teaching students in the Sheffield Methods Institute
15 June 2021

Enhancing teaching in reproducing data analysis

Senior Lecturer Dr Aneta Piekut has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship by Project TIER to enhance the teaching of replicability in the training of social scientists.

Dr Will Mason

Masters Teacher of the Year

Dr Will Mason named as the Postgrad Awards 2021 'Masters Teacher of the Year' winner.

7 June 2021
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International Women's Day 2020

Celebrations for International Women’s Day are happening around the world and across the University. The SMI male academics are reflecting on the contributions made by female researchers to their own areas of interest.

6 March 2020
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Making Sense of Data in the Media

We exist in a world surrounded by data and not a day goes by without something data related is in the news headlines, from 50,000 new nurses to greenwashing carbon emission claims, but what does it all mean?

14 February 2020
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Let affected communities co-design strategy to end youth violence in Sheffield, says report

In May, the SMI co-hosted a symposium on youth violence.

3 September 2019
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The SMI welcomes the 2nd Nuffield Research Placement students

Students from across South Yorkshire have been taking part in the Nuffield Research Placement scheme at the SMI.

28 August 2019