All news - 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.

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.

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.

University of Sheffield chosen as Centre of Excellence for Engineering and Architecture

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:18:00 +0100

The University of Sheffield’s Department of Civil Engineering and School of Architecture have been chosen by the Royal Academy of Engineering to jointly develop one of four new ‘Centres of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design’ in the UK.

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.

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.

Mission to measure world’s forest will launch in 2019

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:04:00 +0100

An earth observation mission to measure the world’s forests from space which was the brain child of a University of Sheffield professor will be launched in 2019.

Revolutionary digital courses remove the barriers to education for people across the world

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:00:00 +0100

A new and exciting way of learning which is free and accessible to all is transforming education at the University of Sheffield.

University of Sheffield appoints Mike Tynan as chief executive of Nuclear AMRC

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:02:00 +0100

Mike Tynan, currently chief executive of Westinghouse UK, has been appointed chief executive of the Nuclear AMRC by the University of Sheffield.

Sir Trevor McDonald presents talented engineers of the future with national awards

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:30:00 +0100

Two tremendously talented engineers of the future from the University of Sheffield have been recognised with prestigious national awards.

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.

Sheffield overtakes Cambridge for engineering research income

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0100

The University of Sheffield has overtaken the University of Cambridge for engineering research income, confirming the institution as a world-leader in the field.

Imaging and modelling the brain to help earlier dementia diagnosis

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:38:00 +0100

A major European project, led by the University of Sheffield, will develop sophisticated image-based biophysical models of the human brain to enable early diagnosis of dementia and help doctors predict the progression of the disease.

Satisfied students rank University of Sheffield's Students' Union best in the UK

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:01:00 +0100

The University of Sheffield's Students' Union has been voted the best in the UK by the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey.

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.

‘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.

World-class Motor Neurone Disease researcher awarded senior investigator award

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:40:00 +0100

A world-class neurologist from the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) leading the fight against Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has been awarded senior investigator status from the National Institute for Health Research for outstanding work in her field.