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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.
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Innovative project set to use cosmic rays detectors to map out carbon storage volumes
Researchers from the University of Sheffield will be at the centre of a bid by a group of scientists to develop a novel technique using cosmic rays for monitoring storage sites for carbon dioxide.
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Take the stairs to help cure heart disease
Kind-hearted fundraisers are being challenged to climb the tallest university building in the UK to raise vital funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
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Older siblings both help and hinder their younger brothers and sisters
Big brothers and sisters have long been said to torment their younger counterparts but new research by the University of Sheffield shows they can actually increase the chances of their siblings living to adulthood.
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An evening with Olympic champion Jessica Ennis
Golden girl and University of Sheffield graduate, Jessica Ennis, will be taking part in a special event at Sheffield City Hall to help raise funds for the University of Sheffield's Elite Sports Performance Scheme (ESPS).
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Community archaeology project goes back to the future
An exciting new project to build an Iron Age Roundhouse has begun at charitable retreat in the Derbyshire Peak district, led by the University of Sheffield’s Department of Archaeology.
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Ingenious entrepreneurs showcase pitch perfect skills
Budding business executives of the future put their entrepreneurial expertise and pitching skills to the test at the Student Apprentice competition (16 November 2012) hosted by the University of Sheffield.
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Lloyds Scholars programme successes for Sheffield
Students from the University of Sheffield enrolled in a scholarship programme with banking giant Lloyds celebrated after one scooped an excellence award and two were highly commended at an end of course ceremony.
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Public appeal launched to help explore Liverpool’s past
A project from the University of Sheffield is launching an appeal for the people of Liverpool to come forward and contribute records, evidence and family stories of Liverpool in the late 19th century when it was a bustling staging point for migrants on their way from the continent to America.
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