Latest staff news

Thinking differently, naturally

28 May 2020

Stories about neurodiversity from colleagues Bev, Esther, Jack, Jonny, Maddy and Tim.

Categorised under: Staff, Health and wellbeing, Equality & Diversity and Staff update

Your Big 30 challenges

28 May 2020

The Big 30 officially starts on Monday, and if you’re looking for inspiration then check out what some of our challengers are doing.

Categorised under: Research, Alumni, Staff, Sustainability, Events and Health and wellbeing

Sheffield IoT Meetup - IoT for Connected Care

27 May 2020

Registration is now open to for the next Sheffield Internet of Things meetup on Thursday 4 June, 6.15-8pm.

Categorised under: Research, Digital, Local community, Industry & partners and Events

Disability inclusion

27 May 2020

Would you like to help develop a peer support group for staff with disabilities?

Categorised under: Announcements, Staff and Equality & Diversity

Our University campus: powered sustainably

21 May 2020

We are extremely excited to announce that the University has signed new electricity contracts that will bring 100 per cent solar, wind and hydro power to our campus for the first time.

Categorised under: Announcements, Research, Staff, Sustainability and Staff update

Off the Shelf festival of words - ideas alive at 5:45

21 May 2020

We are looking for speakers to take part in this series of ten free public talks from 10–31 October. This is a prestigious opportunity to engage the public with your research in a short talk and Q&A session. Applications are welcome from all faculties and ideally your talk will be based on a recent book or publication.

Categorised under: Announcements, Research, Local community, Staff and Events

The show must go online!

21 May 2020

Having initially faced cancellation due to Lockdown, the University's Spring Enable US Festival is back this weekend – ‘live’ and online. The Performance Venues Team have worked hard to keep the Festival going by making the headline programme available digitally through a new collaboration with the University of Salford.

Categorised under: Announcements, Events and Health and wellbeing

Are you hosting an online event?

20 May 2020

Share your upcoming event and let the events team help get the word out via the What’s On pages.

Categorised under: Announcements, Digital, Staff, Events and Staff update

Take part in The Big 30 virtual fundraising challenge

20 May 2020

Thirty things throughout the thirty days in June, supporting Parkinson’s disease research.

Categorised under: Research, Announcements, Alumni, Staff, Events, Health and wellbeing and Staff update

Your acts of kindness for Mental Health Awareness Week

20 May 2020

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is #KindnessMatters. Here are some of your stories and messages.

Categorised under: Staff, Health and wellbeing and Staff update

Social Sciences building update

20 May 2020

The University has been made aware of a technical issue with the piling of the new Social Sciences building.

Categorised under: Announcements, Buildings and Staff update

Important reminder: Research Ethics Policy and process for managing breaches of Policy

20 May 2020

Chair of the University Research Ethics Committee (UREC), Professor Peter Bath, reminds colleagues of the importance of ensuring that all research involving human participants, personal data or human tissue complies with the requirements of the University's Research Ethics Policy.

Categorised under: Research, Announcements and Staff update

A message from the Chief Financial Officer

18 May 2020

Chief Financial Officer, Jo Jones, gives an overview of our current financial position, explains the financial scenarios we are modelling as we look to next term and provides information on the steps we all must take to protect and improve the University’s financial position.

Categorised under: Announcements, Staff and Staff update