News and features
Results 76 to 90 of 2,332.
Search
-
University Peregrine Falcons now on live webcam
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.
Categorised under: Arts and humanities and Community -
Breakthrough paves the way for treatments preventing premature births
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have discovered that a key gene in the womb, which stops labour occurring too early, is switched off by inflammation in the uterus at the time labour begins – a discovery which paves the way for developing new treatments to prevent premature births.
Categorised under: Research and Medicine, dentistry and health -
New report demonstrates £120 million benefit of international students to Sheffield economy
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.
Categorised under: International, Community, Research and Students and alumni -
Award-winning student celebrates spectacular success
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.
Categorised under: Awards/achievements and Community -
University of Sheffield appoints new Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Arts and Humanities
The University of Sheffield has appointed Professor Jacqueline Labbe as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Arts and Humanities.
Categorised under: Arts and humanities -
Report calls for Bradford's hidden asset to be uncovered
A river once deemed the ‘filthiest in England’ could become attractive and healthy again, according to the final report of the Bradford Beck project, published today (5 March 2013). The report lays out ambitious plans to clean up and improve the river, allowing wildlife to thrive and making it an asset to the West Yorkshire city.
Categorised under: Engineering and Research -
Contribute to a new cultural picture of medieval Britain
Launched today, Manuscripts Online brings to life early printed primary sources of medieval Britain, giving online access to written materials from the year 1000 to 1500 and allowing users to contribute to the collective body of knowledge on the subject for the first time.
Categorised under: Arts and humanities and Research -
World’s first database of baseball statues compiled by UK researchers
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.
Categorised under: Research, Teaching and Social science -
Independent investigation reveals communities’ thoughts on Government’s Green Deal
Implications and challenges surrounding the Governments energy-efficiency flagship programme the Green Deal have been raised by University of Sheffield researchers following an investigation into what low income communities in the Yorkshire and Humberside region think of the scheme.
Categorised under: Research and Social science -
Lecturer leaves legacy with charity aiming to inspire
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.
Categorised under: Science, Events and Community -
Human heart development slower than other mammals
The walls of the human heart are a disorganised jumble of tissue until relatively late in pregnancy, despite having the shape of a fully functioning heart, according to a pioneering study.
Categorised under: Research and Medicine, dentistry and health -
Paving the way for pioneering new cancer treatments
Scientists at the University of Sheffield are fighting an incurable type of cancer with a pioneering new approach which could not only halt devastating bone damage, but also repair it.
Categorised under: Research and Medicine, dentistry and health -
Community arts get connected across Sheffield
A new initiative set up to give a platform to the community arts scene in Sheffield is connecting people across the city to get involved in music, art, dance, poetry and much more.
Categorised under: Arts and humanities and Community -
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson meets engineers of tomorrow
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.
Categorised under: Events, Engineering and Teaching -
Show stopping event inspires community to Dream Bigger Dreams
The University of Sheffield is helping children and adults turn their dreams into reality this half-term with a host of intriguing experiments and wacky workshops.
Categorised under: Events and Community