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Researchers identify new components of the epigenetic ‘code’ for honey bee development
Researchers from the UK and Australia have uncovered a new element of the honeybee’s genetic makeup, which may help to explain why bees are so sensitive to environmental changes.
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Ultrasound can now monitor the health of your car engine
A system that uses ultrasound technology to look inside car engines could lead to more efficient engines – and huge fuel savings for motorists.
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Olympic legacy shines on through promising athletes
Outstanding athletes who are hoping to follow in the footsteps of the country's Olympic heroes were honoured with unique scholarships to support their sporting ambitions at the University of Sheffield last night (Wednesday 5 December 2012).
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New technique to deliver stem cell therapy may help damaged eyes regain their sight
Engineers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new technique for delivering stem cell therapy to the eye which they hope will help the natural repair of eyes damaged by accident or disease. This could help millions of people across the world retain – or even regain - their sight.
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Inspiring the next generation of nurses
Aspiring health care professionals were given a unique insight into nursing at an innovative event at the University of Sheffield.
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New community heritage projects announced
Fifteen new community projects have been awarded Heritage Lottery funding with support from the University of Sheffield.
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Camera captures out of this world images
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.
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Making a big leap towards Olympic success
An inspirational sporting star who will be going for gold in Rio 2016 is set to be awarded a prestigious scholarship from the University of Sheffield, helping her make a leap towards Olympic success.
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Dinosaurs are dynamite
Budding palaeontologists were transported back to the Jurassic era to explore the intriguing world of dinosaurs in a once in a life-time science lesson at the University of Sheffield (28 November 2012).
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Treegonometry – the formula for the perfect Christmas tree
Members of the University’s Maths society, called SUMS, have put an end to bare branches, by calculating the amount of baubles, tinsel and lights needed, as well as the size of the essential star on top.
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Giant storytelling Christmas calendar unveiled at University
Seasonal artwork bringing together the worlds of folktales and Advent calendars will be unveiled tomorrow (Saturday 1 December 2012) at the University of Sheffield for the month of December, with each window representing a stage in a story derived from classic Russian folktales.
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University of the Year award is a springboard to success
Not even the sky was a limit for the University of Sheffield in an amazing 12 months as Times Higher Education University of the Year – a period that saw staff and students reach Olympic feats.
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New community project set to explore Indian heritage of the Peak District
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.
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University joins forces with FC Barcelona and Sheffield United
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.
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United Nations urged to protect journalists’ safety and media freedom worldwide
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.
Categorised under: International, Events and Social science