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Professor Kate Dommett co-chairs new taskforce to champion research access to social platform data

Smart Data Research UK (SDR UK) has formed a new taskforce to address longstanding challenges researchers face in accessing data from digital platforms with Professor Kate Dommett as co-chair.
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University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

The University of Sheffield has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2020, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research.
SOC Professor Sue Yeandle

University of Sheffield Professor honoured by King in Birthday Honours

University of Sheffield Professor, Sue Yeandle, has been appointed OBE (Officer of the British Empire) in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Dr Susan Oman and Dr Irini Katsirea appointed members of the DCMS College of Experts

Dr Susan Oman and Dr Irini Katsirea have been appointed members of the UK Government’s Department of Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) College of Experts to apply innovative scientific methods to support government policy.
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Public concern about data use remains high, according to survey

New survey collated 2000 UK adults’ perceptions of data uses

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Neighbourhoods most at risk of the economic impacts from COVID-19

Dr Jesse Matheson and Dr Enrico Vanino will present the results of their research from the COVID-19 Places Economic Recovery Index (CoPERI) project to partners in the Sheffield City Region on Thursday 1 July 2021.
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Helping to achieve positive changes in equality and diversity for all working in the NHS

Jeremy Dawson is a Professor of Health Management for the Sheffield University Management School. His research aims to enhance the experiences of black and minority ethnic (BAME) staff within England’s National Health Service.
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Risk of forced labour in clothing industry rises due to pandemic and industry response

Deteriorating living and working conditions for workers in garment supply chains during the Covid-19 pandemic have increased the risk of forced labour, according to a new report from the University of Sheffield.
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Let there be light! Student journalists in public safety campaign

Brilliant work by journalism postgraduates has been published by the Star newspaper in a ground-breaking link-up with Sheffield's Journalism Studies department.