Teaching - University of Sheffield

Awards recognise commitment to gender equality

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:22:00 +0100

Commitment to gender equality and career progression for women scientists at the University of Sheffield has been further reinforced with a glowing endorsement from a champion for female researchers.

Research which makes a difference recognised by new awards

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:19:00 +0100

Impact making academics from the University of Sheffield whose research has transformed the world we live in have received trophies as well as thousands of pounds of grants from a funding body for their research at a new annual awards ceremony.

Medical student training technique ensures patients' voices are heard

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:40:00 +0100

A pioneering initiative at the University of Sheffield is paving the way to ensure all patients' voices are heard.

Virtual open days offer would-be students new way to visit University

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:17:00 +0100

A virtual open day offering prospective students from around the world the chance to experience greater interaction and learn more about courses, campus, and the community, in a pioneering way, has been launched at the University of Sheffield.

Professor named top of the class

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:16:00 +0100

An ace academic, award winning author and ornithologist from the University of Sheffield has added another feather to his cap after being named the best bioscience teacher in the UK by a prestigious professional body.

International stem cell conference unites leading UK and Indian scientists

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:18:00 +0100

International stem cell conference unites leading UK and Indian scientists in efforts to transform regenerative medicine

City launches festival of science and engineering

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:12:00 +0000

A fortnight-long festival showcasing science and engineering in the city, which is led by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University, returns this month in a new form, bigger and better than ever before.

World’s first database of baseball statues compiled by UK researchers

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:28:00 +0000

The first ever database of statues commemorating baseball’s biggest stars, featuring legendary players, managers, owners, broadcasters and even famous fans, has been compiled by researchers from the University of Sheffield.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson meets engineers of tomorrow

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:30:00 +0000

Legendary Manchester United Football Club manager Sir Alex Ferguson visited the University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre’s pioneering apprenticeship training centre which will provide the next generation of world leading engineers.

Revolutionary glove gives a voice to people isolated by speech impediments

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:04:00 +0000

A revolutionary glove pioneered by graduates from the University of Sheffield is helping to give a voice to people left isolated by severe speech impediments.

Fellowship scheme launched to inspire world-leading academic talent and research

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:33:00 +0100

A pioneering scheme at the University of Sheffield will see 20 exceptional researchers from around the world recruited to unique fellowships as part of the University’s commitment to develop the highest calibre academic talent at the University.

University of Sheffield makes Parliamentary history

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:01:00 +0100

The Department of Politics at the University of Sheffield has launched the first ever undergraduate module that is formally accredited and co-taught by the House of Commons.

Management School moving to world leading facility

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:30:00 +0100

Work to create an £11.5 million world class teaching, learning and business space for the Management School at the University of Sheffield is underway.

The University’s Crookesmoor Building will be given a 21st century makeover aiming to provide students and staff with a world-leading facility and contemporary, flexible, multi-purpose teaching spaces that will inspire learning.

Plans announced to create new professional standards for technicians working in higher education

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:46:00 +0100

New standards for technicians working across higher education have been announced by the University of Sheffield who are working in partnership with The Institute of Science and Technology (IST) and the Science Council to help secure futures and create new career opportunities which will revolutionise the sector.

Helping people rediscover their potential and achieve their dreams

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:57:00 +0100

Thousands of people are rediscovering their potential and achieving their academic dreams thanks to the Institute for Lifelong Learning (TILL) at the University of Sheffield

Review urges improved qualifications for early year’s educators

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:34:00 +0100

A University of Sheffield education expert who has completed an independent education review for the Government says equipping staff with the right skills is the key to ensuring better quality early years teaching.

Board game to excite and engage school children

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:49:00 +0100

Postgraduate students at the University of Sheffield have invented their own unique version Monopoly in a bid to engage school children in engineering materials.

The students from the Advanced Metallic Systems Centre of Doctoral Training have replaced the iconic coloured streets around the board with a range of materials used in science, engineering and manufacturing, from cheap wood to expensive elements like uranium, as well as turning the train stations into facilities such as processing stations.

University appoints first ever UK Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100

As part of its continuing commitment to public engagement, the University of Sheffield is appointing Dr Angie Hobbs as Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy – the first time a Chair in the Public Understanding of Philosophy has been established in the UK.

University of Sheffield appoints new Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Social Science

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The University of Sheffield has appointed Professor Gill Valentine as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Social Sciences.

Engineering students at the University of Sheffield take on global engineering challenge

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Teams of engineering students from the University of Sheffield took on a global engineering challenge by attempting to improve the quality of life for a rural Indian village community.