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Research into living walls aims to improve urban life
A year-long research programme at the University of Sheffield is aiming to improve urban life in the UK through the use of living walls.
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Gothic Literature bites back
Vampires, pixies and zombies have captured the imaginations of budding authors and film makers at an enthralling Gothic Literature workshop hosted by the University of Sheffield.
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School pupils delve into DNA
Tomorrows researchers delved into the wacky world of science, healthcare and medicine in a unique lesson at the University of Sheffield by examining their own DNA.
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Students research what makes our local communities thrive
Students at the University of Sheffield are working with local residents to discover what helps diverse communities to thrive and the barriers they face to achieve this, in order to improve lives in communities across the UK.
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Girl’s diary of life in concentration camp published in English
A unique account of life in a concentration camp, written by a young girl during World War II and shortly thereafter, has been translated into English by an academic from the University of Sheffield and is set to be published by Penguin this week (14 February 2013).
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Medical students benefit from 'best facilities in UK'
The next generation of doctors, nurses and dentists have the foundations to strive for success and achieve excellence thanks to world-class facilities at the University of Sheffield’s newly refurbished Medical School.
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Solar cell fabrication is simplified by spray painting
Solar cells made using a process like spray painting have been developed by a research collaboration between scientists at the University of Sheffield.
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You're hired! Engineering students shine in the boardroom
More than 900 talented engineering students from the University of Sheffield have been showcasing innovative problem-solving ideas which they hope will transform the industrial world.
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Low rainfall and extreme temperatures doubles risk of baby elephant deaths
Extremes of temperature and rainfall are affecting the survival of elephants working in timber camps in Myanmar and can double the risk of death in calves aged up to five, new research from the University of Sheffield has found.
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Secret museum of weird and wonderful natural history set to open by popular demand
The University of Sheffield’s ‘secret’ natural history museum is set to open on a regular basis, following the huge success of granting public access for the first time during Festival of the Mind last year (20-30 September 2012).
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Roll up, roll up! Sheffield’s show heritage on display
The University of Sheffield’s Professor Vanessa Toulmin opens the doors to her new exhibition of shows, fairs and circuses in Sheffield over the past 200 years this week (Thursday 7 February – 6 May 2013).
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Professor Vanessa celebrates last Showzam
The University of Sheffield’s Professor Vanessa Toulmin will bring wonder and pizzazz to Blackpool this week as she once again curates Showzam! - the annual festival of circus, magic and variety, for the last time.
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Rising star honoured for commitment to University project
A dedicated school pupil has scooped a national award in recognition of his commitment to an innovative learning project launched by the University of Sheffield.
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Ever wondered why ice is sometimes slippy and other times not?
A geoscientist from the University of Sheffield has explained why some of the ice caused by the Arctic conditions this month is slippy and other times it is almost grippy underfoot.
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Innovations in soil science will grow the solutions to global food security
Soil science will be fundamental in overcoming the growing threat of global food and fuel crop shortages as the world’s population continues to rise, according to innovative research by a University of Sheffield expert.
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