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Disability History Month: raising awareness around Specific Learning Difficulties
This Disability History Month we’re raising awareness of hidden disabilities in the form of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). Many of our students and staff have SpLDs, which can affect their approach to work and learning as well as their personal and professional life.
Categorised under: Staff, Learning and teaching, Students and Health and wellbeing
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Our research featured on UK’s Best Breakthroughs List
The first documented use of penicillin as a therapy, which was carried out here at our University in 1930, has been named as one of the UK’s 100 best breakthroughs.
Categorised under: Research
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The twelve days of (Sheffield) Christmas
The lights are on, the trees are up and the office parties are booked, it’s Christmas! Here’s our guide to celebrating the festive season on campus.
Categorised under: Staff
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10 years together at the top
Last week, Sheffield Students’ Union hosted an event to celebrate its strong relationship with the University. The event was called 10 years together at the top in recognition of our Students’ Union having been ranked as best Students’ Union in the UK for the last decade.
Categorised under: Students and Vice-Chancellor
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The changing future of postgraduate research
How can we maintain a flourishing postgraduate research community? Here’s a first look at a new programme of work that will address key external challenges and help ensure that postgraduate research here at Sheffield is an attractive and sustainable endeavour.
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Education update: putting students at the heart of programme design, assessment and feedback
Professor Wyn Morgan, our Vice-President for Education, provides an update on learning and teaching and shares some key dates for your diary.
Categorised under: Students, Learning and teaching, Events and Staff update
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Enjoy sublime vocal music for the festive season
The University of Sheffield Concerts welcomes two acclaimed singers offering something a little different for your festive diary this December. From the celebrated folk vocals of Irish singer Cara Dillon and her band to the award-winning rich, warm tones of mezzo-soprano Sophie Rennert.
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GROW with a mentoring programme tailored for professional services staff
GROW, a mentoring scheme aimed specifically at staff in professional services roles, has returned for 2019. The six-month programme runs each year from March and aims to help enhance your skills, maximise your potentia and consider your career path by working with mentors from across the University.
Categorised under: Staff
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New concourse electronic screens – and how to suggest content
All about the two new electronic screens on the concourse and how to suggest content.
Categorised under: Digital
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Recycle your pens at the Students' Union
You can now recycle pens through the Volunteering Office in the Students' Union. Bring any pens otherwise destined for the bin.
Categorised under: Staff, Students and Sustainability
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100 years of sport at Sheffield
This academic year marks 100 years of sport at our University. We'll be celebrating our proud legacy of sporting excellence and engaging staff, students, alumni and the local community to get into sport.
Categorised under: Staff, Students and Health and wellbeing
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A celebration of scholarships at our University
Earlier this month, just under 250 of our undergraduate and graduate scholars from all over the world were welcomed at a special scholarship celebration event hosted by Wyn Morgan, our Vice-President for Education. The event also brought together colleagues from across the University involved in supporting our scholars to celebrate their achievements.
Categorised under: Staff, Learning and teaching, Students and Events
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Support your local foodbank with Green Impact
The Student Recruitment and Global Engagement Green Impact Team are encouraging staff across the University to raid cupboards at home and in the office for unwanted tinned or packaged food to donate.
Categorised under: Local community and Staff
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A message of thanks from Great British Bake Off winner Dr Rahul Mandal
Dr Rahul Mandal, winner of The Great British Bake Off 2018, has offered his thanks to all those who supported him throughout the competition.
Categorised under: Staff
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Embed equality, diversity and inclusion into the student experience with SEED 2019
If you support learning and teaching or work with students, you are invited to register your interest for our 2019 SEED - Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity - workshops, a professional development programme with an explicit focus on improving student experience and outcomes.
Categorised under: Staff, Learning and teaching, Students, Events and Equality & Diversity