Community - University of Sheffield

Older people have a thirst for technology

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:24:00 +0100

Older adults want to adopt modern technology to help improve their quality of life, despite a huge 'technology gap', new research has found.

Exploring the extraordinary science of bones

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:14:00 +0100

Super scientists of the future have been delving into the intriguing world of medical biology at an extraordinary workshop hosted by the 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.

New dawn in disease research and treatment with launch of in silico medicine in Sheffield

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:06:00 +0100

High performance computer power is being harnessed to revolutionise treatments for a wide range of diseases through ground-breaking virtual models in a joint project by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Energy switch-off generates engineering scholarships

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:38:00 +0100

Green-thinking engineers at the University of Sheffield have been switching-off lights, computers and machinery in a bid to save money on energy bills in order to create new scholarships.

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.

‘In The City’ celebrates Yorkshire dialect, women of steel and uncommon people

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0100

A series of public talks and events celebrating the local region’s identity and heritage begins next month (3 May – 17 August 2013), entitled In The City.

Public invited to Mud Stomp to recreate Iron Age life

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:06:00 +0100

A project recreating an Iron Age Roundhouse in the Peak District is calling for volunteers to help a ‘Mud Stomp’ to create the materials for building the walls.

Encouraging enterprise and making ideas happen

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:25:00 +0100

Creativity and innovation will be celebrated at the University of Sheffield next week (15-19 April 2013) during a unique festival of workshops and events showcasing intriguing and exciting enterprising activity.

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

Enterprising infants show how taking risks in the classroom develops great learning

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:06:00 +0100

The University of Sheffield's Management School have been helping children transform their learning through an innovative enterprise programme.

Early Easter egg for Yorkshire's first urban breeding pair of Peregrine Falcons

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:55:00 +0000

The pair of Peregrine Falcons who have set up home on a special nesting platform at St George's Church in Sheffield have laid their first egg of the breeding season.

BBC’s Robert Peston to present business lecture

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:28:00 +0000

BBC Business Editor Robert Peston will discuss the British economy at the second lecture of the Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI) held at the University of Sheffield next month.

Researchers take you on a journey of discovery

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:41:00 +0000

Smashing strawberries to extract the DNA, mini creatures living all over our bodies, and medical implants used in hospital operations are just some of the things to be amazed by when the University of Sheffield opens up its doors for Discovery Night as part of the Sheffield Festival of Science and Engineering.

Future world leaders exercise powers of persuasion

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:22:00 +0000

World leaders and delegates of the future have been exercising their powers of persuasion at a unique workshop hosted by the University of Sheffield.

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.

University Peregrine Falcons now on live webcam

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:51:00 +0000

Yorkshire’s first urban breeding pair of Peregrine Falcons is now available to view on a live webcam via the University of Sheffield’s website.

New report demonstrates £120 million benefit of international students to Sheffield economy

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:50:00 +0000

At a House of Commons launch today (Monday 4 March 2013), the University of Sheffield will unveil ground breaking research that shows international students in the city are responsible for pumping over £120 million into Sheffield’s economy over a single year.

Award-winning student celebrates spectacular success

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:07:00 +0000

A talented student from the University of Sheffield is celebrating after winning a national award for her innovative business skills which helped to transform a workplace.

Lecturer leaves legacy with charity aiming to inspire

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:59:00 +0000

An inspirational University of Sheffield lecturer who died from terminal cancer has launched a charity aiming to raise funds for research, hospice care and education which will hold its first event on Thursday, 28 February 2013.