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Date Title 21 December 2007 Sheffield graduate achieves landmark court decision 18 December 2007 New e-journal develops next generation of researchers 17 December 2007 Toy safety – Sheffield experts speak out 17 December 2007 University raises £19k for local children´s charity 12 December 2007 Sheffield grant to boost UK metals industries 11 December 2007 Award-winning SheffieldVolunteering triumphs again 11 December 2007 Professor is first UK fellow in prestigious nursing academy 10 December 2007 Local children to solve the global power puzzle 10 December 2007 Sheffield among best for student experience 07 December 2007 MRC awards £2.8 million in new partnership with University research centre 04 December 2007 Professor helps bring Hundred Years' War to life 03 December 2007 Sheffield to launch stunning fairground exhibition 29 November 2007 Sheffield student has unique role in mission to Venus 28 November 2007 University volunteering scoops Guardian award 28 November 2007 Report shows improved conditions for gangmasters 26 November 2007 University alumni boost student media at Sheffield 22 November 2007 Scientists unravel plants´ natural defences 21 November 2007 AMRC with Boeing wins grant to go mobile 21 November 2007 Bottoms up for new University beers 21 November 2007 Art for AIDS at the University of Sheffield 19 November 2007 Sheffield academic organises variety extravaganza 19 November 2007 Careers fair for Yorkshire´s legal talent 15 November 2007 University's AMRC wins Queen´s Anniversary Prize for Education 14 November 2007 Ice age imprint found on cod DNA 13 November 2007 Student volunteers get backing from city law firm 13 November 2007 Students share planet issues at national conference 07 November 2007 Sheffield Students´ Union named best in the UK 07 November 2007 University to conduct major clinical trial into osteoporosis 07 November 2007 Princess and famous director to receive honorary degrees 05 November 2007 Sshh! Your neighbours are sleeping 05 November 2007 Children learn the science behind a firework´s bang 01 November 2007 New technology puts guilty verdict to the test 31 October 2007 New architecture project is a load of rubbish! 30 October 2007 University and city form bond to make Sheffield greener 30 October 2007 Students make friends with their neighbours 26 October 2007 Leading employers scout for region´s top graduates 25 October 2007 Half term science events with University of Sheffield 24 October 2007 Sheffield academic defines North/South divide at new exhibition 23 October 2007 New development to provide valuable green space in Broomhill 22 October 2007 Scientists share Arctic research on new website 17 October 2007 Sheffield graduate in running for top business award 16 October 2007 Big band bash raises charity cash 15 October 2007 Teaching fair to be held at University of Sheffield 15 October 2007 Chemistry turns killer gas into potential cure 11 October 2007 Students bid to represent UK at international debate 10 October 2007 Conference to discuss quality of life for cancer patients 09 October 2007 University helps Sheffield´s rooftops go green 08 October 2007 International sounds for University concert season 08 October 2007 Sheffield to open new centre for the study of genocide 05 October 2007 Duke of Kent to discover enterprise at Sheffield 04 October 2007 Funding boost for Japanese Studies at Sheffield 03 October 2007 Double award nomination for SheffieldVolunteering 02 October 2007 University continues building links with local industry 27 September 2007 Opportunity for students to earn while they learn 27 September 2007 Lifetime achievement award for criminology professor 27 September 2007 New study shows that big brothers reduce fertility 27 September 2007 High-flying Sheffield graduate lands top award 24 September 2007 Students bare all to support cave rescue in the UK 21 September 2007 Sheffield to open state-of-the-art learning facility 21 September 2007 New scheme to bridge gap between school and university 19 September 2007 Sheffield triathlete excels at World Championships 18 September 2007 University nurtures region's entrepreneurial talent 17 September 2007 Sheffield scientist to reveal plutonium disposal method 12 September 2007 Double award honour for Sheffield academic 12 September 2007 University of Sheffield gives hope to African school 11 September 2007 New Dean for top dental school 11 September 2007 Brain modelling sheds new light on how we make choices 10 September 2007 Sheffield offers new route to science degrees 10 September 2007 New atlas of identity in Britain reveals stark social contrasts 06 September 2007 Sheffield scientist gives an insight into the human ear 05 September 2007 Sheffield´s eccentric professor stars in new TV series 04 September 2007 Indian student´s dream becomes a reality 04 September 2007 Western knowledge gap widens with shift to the East 03 September 2007 Friends reunited at the University of Sheffield 03 September 2007 Take a walk on the wild side of Sheffield 03 September 2007 Researchers develop long-lasting growth hormone 29 August 2007 Prestigious visit for top dental school 28 August 2007 Sheffield academics honoured for medical excellence 21 August 2007 Longer ambulance journeys mean more patient deaths 16 August 2007 Females avoid incest by causing male relatives to leave home 15 August 2007 Report finds burden on Welsh universities is too high 14 August 2007 Birds learn to fly with a little help from their ancestors 13 August 2007 Sheffield researchers explore parliamentary traditions 07 August 2007 Researchers set up website to help endangered parrots 06 August 2007 Sheffield scientists turn glue on and off 06 August 2007 University study shows Labour´s lack of enterprise 31 July 2007 University Soundhouse strikes the right note 31 July 2007 Scientists call for action on European stem cell legislation 30 July 2007 Local professor elected fellow of the British Academy 27 July 2007 Grandfathers´ role unravelled by researchers 24 July 2007 Local teenagers experience life as a medical student 24 July 2007 Scientists unravel feeding habits of flying reptiles 23 July 2007 Sheffield professor appointed nanotechnology advisor 23 July 2007 Scholarships for outstanding Sheffield students 18 July 2007 Sheffield pledges to help save nation´s gardens 18 July 2007 University to hold another important catering event 17 July 2007 Students help spruce up school wildlife garden 17 July 2007 Former Union President awarded Chancellor´s Medal 17 July 2007 Inequality in Britain is at 40-year high 10 July 2007 Sheffield academic praised for excellence in teaching 10 July 2007 Leading stem cell scientists come together in Sheffield 04 July 2007 Top chefs share skills in Sheffield 03 July 2007 Sheffield academic brings Blackpool´s heritage to life 02 July 2007 Actor Sean Bean to receive honorary degree 29 June 2007 £2.5m University project for River Don floodplain 27 June 2007 University staff lend a hand in the local community 26 June 2007 University supports doctors of the future 25 June 2007 Doctors take top award for their fight against cancer 20 June 2007 University celebrates partnership with Greek college 20 June 2007 Students praised for innovative recycling 20 June 2007 Knighthood for Sheffield academic 19 June 2007 City children turn doctor for the day 19 June 2007 Students organise glitzy summer ball 19 June 2007 Male twins can reduce their sister´s fertility 18 June 2007 Sheffield scientist champions stem cell discovery 14 June 2007 Sheffield shortlisted for Energy Technologies Institute 14 June 2007 Sheffield students work together to help build bridges 14 June 2007 University to open £25m research campus 07 June 2007 Archaeologists unravel the history of Sheffield´s unique Butcher Works 07 June 2007 Sheffield student to star in Bollywood Oscars 06 June 2007 Sheffield graduate develops innovative handcycle 06 June 2007 Learn how your food gets from `farm to fork´ 05 June 2007 Staff and students raise money for cancer research 05 June 2007 Sheffield scientists set their sights on cure for AMD 05 June 2007 EU praise Sheffield exchange scheme 04 June 2007 Law students in new initiative to help city´s disabled 04 June 2007 Student entrepreneurs get in the zone 04 June 2007 Mother Nature damaged ozone before humans 30 May 2007 Professor to uncover truth about the `Tipton Taliban´ 29 May 2007 Sheffield students take part in challenging charity trek 29 May 2007 `Reflections of a war zone thug´ 25 May 2007 Management students organise family fun day 24 May 2007 Student wins regional award for learning achievements 17 May 2007 Research shows that call centres shouldn´t be stereotyped 16 May 2007 There´s much more to a walk in the park 15 May 2007 University brews the ultimate British beer for Sheffield 14 May 2007 Sheffield´s Management School joins global elite 10 May 2007 Sheffield scientists develop artificial blood 09 May 2007 Students offer local community a taste of the orient 09 May 2007 Care for bears at Sheffield´s Teddy hospital 09 May 2007 University accelerates fight against climate change 02 May 2007 Sheffield teenagers graduate with good behaviour 01 May 2007 Sheffield students rewarded for enterprising attitude 01 May 2007 Female waterfowl evolve to keep males at bay 30 April 2007 University to build £4.4m environmental research centre 26 April 2007 Xinxin named Yorkshire´s international student of year 25 April 2007 Multi-faith celebrated on campus 25 April 2007 University gender equality programme wins top award 24 April 2007 University supports dentists of the future 24 April 2007 New centre to train health professionals 24 April 2007 Robot soldiers may only be eight years away 23 April 2007 Sun´s solar sound hits the right note 19 April 2007 Cross-cultural music celebrated at University 18 April 2007 Study sheds new light on global warming 18 April 2007 Medical students campaign for more marrow donors 12 April 2007 University in new partnership to help older people 11 April 2007 University women´s badminton team wins BUSA shield 05 April 2007 University invests in the future of medical research 04 April 2007 Indian TV show to offer University place 04 April 2007 University opens up the future of learning 02 April 2007 Politics wins prizes 30 March 2007 Prestigious visit marks Malaysian anniversary 28 March 2007 Budding engineers in University challenge 28 March 2007 University folklore society conference open to local folk 28 March 2007 Green tea could keep HIV at bay 27 March 2007 School children investigate murder mystery on campus 27 March 2007 University chosen to host country´s fitness instructors 26 March 2007 Management style key factor in A&E waits 26 March 2007 Groundbreaking study to help homeless people 23 March 2007 Sheffield students teach school children economics 22 March 2007 Over 80% of ambulance control staff experience verbal 21 March 2007 Life´s risks to be discussed at University 21 March 2007 Spring is in the air at University´s Arts Tower 19 March 2007 Students `Bummit´ to Belgrade 19 March 2007 Sheffield trial targets treatment for prostate cancer 14 March 2007 Students campaign against homophobia 14 March 2007 University lecturer improves life for Ukrainian children 14 March 2007 Sheffield student mentors local children in US competition 13 March 2007 Mobile phone masts receive a cool reception in Peak District 13 March 2007 New pitches put Sheffield top of the league 13 March 2007 Sheffield students help in global fight against terrorism 07 March 2007 Science Week at University to go with a bang 07 March 2007 Staff join students for Just Do It! campaign 07 March 2007 Gender on the agenda at the University of Sheffield 07 March 2007 Showcasing stimulating science in Sheffield 06 March 2007 Culture and diversity celebrated at University 06 March 2007 City universities´ sporting extravaganza 05 March 2007 Students help young boy with Cerebral Palsy 05 March 2007 Engineering lecturer rewarded for teaching excellence 05 March 2007 Sheffield scientists light up bacteria 28 February 2007 Czech ambassador to visit University 28 February 2007 Sheffield students to produce a play in a day 28 February 2007 Families invited to play with DNA 28 February 2007 Students get to know their neighbours 27 February 2007 University offers advice to aspiring teachers 26 February 2007 University to help businesses cut carbon emissions 26 February 2007 National Fairtrade Fortnight celebrated at University 21 February 2007 Influential management expert to visit University 20 February 2007 Barnsley accent welcomed for unique project 19 February 2007 Scientists develop plans for ultimate microscope 19 February 2007 City´s universities battle it out on the slopes 15 February 2007 Rats´ senses a whisker away from humans 14 February 2007 Sorby´s legacy celebrated with lecture series 13 February 2007 Eminent biotechnologist to visit University 13 February 2007 Faith´s role in society to be discussed at University 13 February 2007 Sheffield student recognised for engineering excellence 12 February 2007 Sheffield scientists identify gene linked to breast cancer 08 February 2007 University celebrates Chinese New Year in style 07 February 2007 University launches spring concert series 07 February 2007 Climate fears lecture by eminent environmentalist 07 February 2007 University names first environmental champion 06 February 2007 Radio 4 to serialise Sheffield academic´s acclaimed book 05 February 2007 £5.5m extension to improve University dental facilities 31 January 2007 University launches public services `think-tank´ 31 January 2007 Sheffield archaeologists unearth huge settlement at Stonehenge 29 January 2007 Sheffield academic writes "Book of the Year 2006" 24 January 2007 Chief Dental Officer to visit University 24 January 2007 Sperm team-up in the race for fertilisation 19 January 2007 Deputy Prime Minister opens University Institute 17 January 2007 University researchers discover cosmic cannibal 12 January 2007 University praised for getting staff and students on their bikes 12 January 2007 Employees get all aboard the work train 11 January 2007 Effective trauma management can reduce staff absence 08 January 2007 Scientists discover why you never forget how to ride a bike 08 January 2007 West Indies cricketer to receive honorary degree from UK 08 January 2007 Nobel Laureate receives honorary degree from UK 04 January 2007 Sheffield lands major politics research grant to study EU 04 January 2007 New Year Honours for two Sheffield academics 02 January 2007 Enterprising students make their mark at national awards 02 January 2007 Inspirational event for female academics