International - University of Sheffield

Jet stream changes cause climatically exceptional Greenland Ice Sheet melt

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:40:00 +0100

Research from the University of Sheffield has shown that unusual changes in atmospheric jet stream circulation caused the exceptional surface melt of the Greenland Ice Sheet (GrIS) in summer 2012.

South Asian women should no longer be considered at low risk of breast cancer

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:58:00 +0100

Researchers from the University of Sheffield have discovered a significant increase in breast cancer cases in South Asian women – a group who were previously considered at lower risk.

Research reveals Europe winning war on undeclared work

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:23:00 +0100

Research from the University of Sheffield has found that the wider range of policy approaches and measures which have been introduced in all EU Member States over the past five years have had a significant impact on preventing businesses and people from engaging in undeclared work.

University report sparks parliamentary debate on the importance of international students

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:01:00 +0100

The House of Commons will today (6 June 2013) debate the value of international students to the UK, urging the government to remove international students from immigration targets, just weeks after a University of Sheffield report demonstrated their importance to the economy. The debate has been secured by Sheffield MP Paul Blomfield and colleagues in a cross-party alliance pressing the Government for change.

World leading scientists join forces to fight devastating degenerative disease

Thu, 30 May 2013 16:24:00 +0100

More than 200 international scientists and clinicians who are fighting to find a cure for the devastating degenerative condition Motor Neurone Disease (MND) will gather in Sheffield for a world leading event.

New archaeological ‘high definition’ sourcing sharpens understanding of the past

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:00 +0100

A new method of sourcing the origins of artifacts in high definition is set to improve our understanding of the past.

The University of Sheffield announces partnership with leading Indian consultancy

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:58:00 +0000

The University of Sheffield has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading Indian advisory firm, Sathguru Management Consultants.

University of Sheffield joins The Conversation

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:25:00 +0000

The University of Sheffield is one of thirteen pioneering UK universities that have joined forces to found ‘The Conversation UK’ – a new approach to research in the media.

Vice Chancellor visits India to forge new links

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:52:00 +0000

The University of Sheffield's Vice Chancellor, Professor Sir Keith Burnett, is visiting India this week (18–21 March 2013) to make crucial connections between the country and the city of Sheffield.

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.

War was central to Europe’s first civilisation - contrary to popular belief

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Research from the University of Sheffield has discovered that the ancient civilisation of Crete, known as Minoan, had strong martial traditions, contradicting the commonly held view of Minoans as a peace-loving people.

Low Countries Literati tour comes to Sheffield

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:14:00 +0000

Six top writers from the Low Countries (Belgium and the Netherlands) are coming to the University of Sheffield on 17 January 2013 as part of a six day UK-wide tour.

Research finds crisis in Syria has Mesopotamian precedent

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:26:00 +0000

Research carried out at the University of Sheffield has revealed intriguing parallels between modern day and Bronze-Age Syria as the Mesopotamian region underwent urban decline, government collapse, and drought.

Camera captures out of this world images

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:05:00 +0000

Advances in our knowledge of planets in the outer reaches of our Solar system are being made thanks to an instrument created by experts at the University of Sheffield which observes high speed phenomena in outer space.

New community project set to explore Indian heritage of the Peak District

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:56:00 +0000

The University of Sheffield is helping a ground breaking new project to explore the Indian heritage of the Peak District after a successful application for a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) All Our Stories grant.

University joins forces with FC Barcelona and Sheffield United

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:47:00 +0000

The University of Sheffield’s Department of Hispanic Studies are joining forces with FC Barcelona and Sheffield United Football Club to promote the local and international educational possibilities of sport.

United Nations urged to protect journalists’ safety and media freedom worldwide

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 08:54:00 +0000

The University of Sheffield's Centre for Freedom of the Media (CFOM) and the BBC College of Journalism are today (22 November 2012) urging the United Nations (UN) to address the rising trend of violence against media workers and protect journalists' safety.

Breaking language barriers with poetry

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:34:00 +0000

Poetry which has been lost in translation has been given a new lease of life thanks to an award-winning lecturer from the University of Sheffield.

Inspirational student recognised by global award nomination

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:07:00 +0100

An inspirational student was shortlisted for a prestigious international award thanks to her selfless determination to help others.

World’s largest ranking names University in top 100

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:01:00 +0100

The University of Sheffield has been named the best institution in Yorkshire and the Humber and has risen six places in one of the world’s largest and most extensive university ranking this year.