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Budding entrepreneurs face the Dragons at University
The next generation of Alan Sugars put their business skills to the test at the University of Sheffield last week (Thursday 18 March 2010), in a competition that pitted school students against a Dragon's Den style panel of judges.
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Sheffield expert honoured by French Prime Minister
An education expert from the University of Sheffield has been commended by the French Prime Minister for his work on establishing a joint Anglo-French qualification and his longstanding services to language teaching.
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Stonehenge expert wins top archaeology accolades
A top archaeologist from the University of Sheffield, who headed-up the team which discovered a lost stone circle from the same period as the nearby Stonehenge, has won two prestigious archaeology awards.
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International medal awarded to Sheffield professor
An archaeologist from the University of Sheffield has received international acclaim for his contributions to the field of Aegean archaeology.
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First female professor of emergency medicine
An academic from the University of Sheffield has become the first woman to be awarded a Personal Chair in Emergency Medicine in the UK.
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University student crowned winner of China's X Factor
A talented student at the University of Sheffield has become a pop sensation in China after scooping the top spot in an X-Factor style contest.
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Athletics star to receive honorary degree
Sporting star and University of Sheffield graduate Jessica Ennis is set to continue her winning streak after being chosen to receive an honorary degree from the University of Sheffield next week (ceremonies taking place on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th January 2010).
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Scientists' breakthrough in production of biofuels
A team of scientists from the University of Sheffield have scooped an international award in recognition of their work on an innovative device which will make the production of alternative biofuels more energy efficient.
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Physics expert shares skills in Oz
Expertise in black holes has led a professor at the University of Sheffield to be chosen by the Australian Institute of Physics to spread her knowledge 'Down Under.'
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Innovative students claim top prize
A novel idea of a wood pulp alternative for the paper industry, helped a team of scientific entrepreneurs from the University of Sheffield soar to success in an innovative biotechnology competition.
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Sheffield psychologist receives national acclaim
An academic from the University of Sheffield has received a prestigious national award, in recognition of his contributions to the field of psychology.
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Scholarship donations hit the £1 million mark
Generous alumni, staff and friends of the University of Sheffield have dug deep into their purses and raised a milestone £1million for scholarships and awards, helping over 300 students in the past seven years.
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University staff feature on Who's Who list
Three members of staff at the University of Sheffield have been included as new entrants to this year's edition of Who's Who.
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Researchers shed light on study of historical images
Academics from the Universities of Sheffield, Michigan and Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have been awarded £183,233 in research funding from the international "Digging into Data" grant competition to explore how best we can analyse early historical manuscripts, using modern electronic techniques.
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Leading academic granted esteemed fellowship
A talented academic at the University of Sheffield is set to lead the way in new research after being awarded a prestigious research fellowship title by the Royal Society - the UK's national academy of science.
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