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20 May 2020

Changing social media policy: how research is helping people to talk about mental health

In a new paper, Dr Ysabel Gerrard brings her experience as a sociologist together with her role as a member of the Facebook and Instagram Suicide and Self-injury Advisory Board to investigate how people talk about mental health on social media.

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26 May 2020

How engaging children in digital media can enhance their learning

Dr Fiona Scott, Lecturer in the School of Education, has won a UK Literacy Association (UKLA) award for her ‘highly significant work in successfully expanding the understanding of young children’s engagement with media.’

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19 May 2020

Could artificial intelligence techniques be the answer to an Alzheimers cure?

Researchers in the University of Sheffield’s Information School are to embark on a research project to tackle Alzheimer’s disease with artificial intelligence techniques.

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11 May 2020

Disability and disadvantage: unseen and unheard in a global crisis

Work by three public service leaders, paired with academic expertise from the University of Sheffield is now a crucial benchmark in understanding just how haphazardly disadvantaged communities are represented at the heart of public policy in the UK.
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How is Nepal’s move to federalism impacting on the health system? New research project launches.

Dr Simon Rushton leads major new collaborative project examining the consequences for the health system of Nepal’s move to a federal government structure.

19 May 2020
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Architecture Graduate works on NHS Nightingale Hospital project

Sheffield University School of Architecture graduate, Ben Warren, has been working with BDP on their project which repurposed London’s ExCel exhibition centre into the NHS Nightingale Hospital, in order to treat and support thousands more patients.

7 May 2020
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Hastily introduced fake news laws could damage efforts to counter disinformation, UNESCO reports warn

Measures designed to curb the spread of disinformation related to the coronavirus could criminalise legitimate journalism, reports published by UNESCO have warned.

6 May 2020
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At-home maker activities for kids and parents

Keep the kids entertained for hours with at-home activities using a range of everyday and scrap materials.

6 May 2020
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Research engaged education with the National Videogame Museum

The School of Education has been working with the National Videogame Museum (NVM) to develop a research engaged education programme, providing free online resources for children.

5 May 2020
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Gender justice and digital innovation in Africa

A new project will unite women changemakers and their male allies to ensure women have an equal say in Africa’s digital futures.

5 May 2020
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Introducing our ACoSS fellows

The Academy of Social Sciences (ACoSS) have awarded Fellowships to two University of Sheffield academics due to their outstanding contributions to research and the application of social science to policy, education, society or the economy.

22 April 2020
An exhibition based on research by Professor Vanesa Castán Broto from the Urban Institute will feature in the prestigious British Academy Summer Showcase this June.

Professor’s research to feature in British Academy Summer Showcase

An exhibition based on research by Professor Vanesa Castán Broto from the Urban Institute will feature in the prestigious British Academy Summer Showcase this June.

6 April 2020
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Assistance dogs improve mental health of disabled young people

Assistance dogs have a significant positive impact on the mental health of disabled young people, according to a report by the University of Sheffield and charity Canine Partners.

17 March 2020
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University of Sheffield takes 16 ‘top 100’ spots in global subject rankings

The University of Sheffield has reaffirmed its position as a world-leading institution for research and teaching in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020.

4 March 2020