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Date Title 23 December 2008 Study shows windstorm patterns unaffected by global warming 23 December 2008 Genocide conference to address crises in Congo and Zimbabwe 22 December 2008 Sheffield researchers shed light on bacterial resistance 19 December 2008 British scientist warns we must protect vulnerable from robots 18 December 2008 Sheffield among Top 10 for research power 16 December 2008 University given green light for MND research institute 15 December 2008 Sheffield scientists help shape South African curriculum 12 December 2008 Dragons´ Den contestant shares secrets of success 09 December 2008 Local children explore climate change with robots 09 December 2008 Double award honour for University teacher 08 December 2008 Sheffield scientists to test drug combinations 05 December 2008 Professor Vanessa's 20 Performing Wonders 05 December 2008 Archaeologists unveil stunning images of Sheffield Castle 05 December 2008 Sheffield to train engineering leaders for Britain´s future 04 December 2008 SheffieldVolunteering scoops team accolade 03 December 2008 Sheffield report analyses effects of alcohol pricing and promotion policies 03 December 2008 Students spruce up site of ancient monument 02 December 2008 TV presenter shares his adventures in architecture 02 December 2008 Study exposes an increasingly fragmented society 28 November 2008 University restores city icon for next generation 26 November 2008 Size isn´t everything 26 November 2008 Budding builders needed at Heeley City Farm 24 November 2008 University goes green with pioneering new machine 18 November 2008 Sheffield volcanologist wins Rolex Award for Enterprise 18 November 2008 Study sheds light on Greenland ice melt 18 November 2008 Sheffield hosts careers fair for Yorkshire´s legal talent 17 November 2008 Top crime author in Sheffield to share literary secrets 17 November 2008 University supports fun and magic at Children´s Hospital 17 November 2008 Students´ charity bid for Christmas number one 12 November 2008 Sheffield event offers route into China for local businesses 10 November 2008 Middle Eastern ruler honoured by University 10 November 2008 Experts help budding time team uncover Derbyshire´s history 07 November 2008 Researcher awarded prestigious European grant 07 November 2008 AMRC launches region´s first composites research centre 05 November 2008 University celebrates 60 years of Dutch 04 November 2008 Baroness gives insight into the brain of the future 03 November 2008 Historical website nominated for top award 03 November 2008 Sheffield´s Vice-Chancellor joins PM for Gulf visit 31 October 2008 Lib Dem leader at University to raise awareness of mental health 29 October 2008 National employers scout for regions top graduates 29 October 2008 Student footballers tackle community centre makeover 28 October 2008 Walking aid offers new hope for children with brittle bones 27 October 2008 University building wins top award for design 22 October 2008 Canadian author gives insight into the survival of humanity 22 October 2008 Half term heritage fun at Heeley City Farm 21 October 2008 Award success for University spin-outs 21 October 2008 Nutrition advice best served with family in mind 20 October 2008 Honorary graduate wins top music prize 20 October 2008 Grim reading: University researchers map 24 years of British death in new atlas 16 October 2008 International boost for PhD training 15 October 2008 Mischief and magic mark project finale 15 October 2008 Lifetime achievement award for Sheffield professor 14 October 2008 Sheffield helps develop science behind the everyday 13 October 2008 HRH The Duke of York opens Rolls-Royce Factory of the Future 13 October 2008 Enterprising student scoops top prize 10 October 2008 Sheffield develops revolutionary new speech treatment 08 October 2008 University launches autumn concert series 08 October 2008 University presents rare insight into freemasonry 07 October 2008 Sheffield shortlisted for two national awards 07 October 2008 Mind the bedbugs don´t bite! 06 October 2008 Genocide revelations that forced German apology 06 October 2008 Sheffield professor adds extra pizzazz to Fright Night 06 October 2008 Sheffield awarded £2million to help fight cancer 01 October 2008 N8 Chief Executive retires after successful tenure 29 September 2008 Sheffield student scoops Women in Property award 24 September 2008 Cash boost for volunteering at Sheffield 22 September 2008 Sheffield students crowned European champions 19 September 2008 University building offers box of musical delight 17 September 2008 Sheffield researchers put science in perspective 17 September 2008 Public sculpture installed at student village 12 September 2008 Students showcase community projects in European competition 10 September 2008 Sheffield academic wins prestigious book prize 03 September 2008 Sheffield team help unravel mysteries of the universe 03 September 2008 HBG to refurbish Grade II* listed University Arts Tower 27 August 2008 New light shed on theatre´s golden age 26 August 2008 Students to deliver charity cash `Bummit´ style 22 August 2008 University creates lasting memory of Sheffield landmark 21 August 2008 Law student on the run for charity 15 August 2008 New display offers insight into drinking rituals 13 August 2008 Drug combination may put the brakes on breast cancer 12 August 2008 University receives 5,000th donation 11 August 2008 Robot cops set to patrol streets in 2084, study shows 05 August 2008 Private developers foot the bill for infrastructure and affordable housing 05 August 2008 Scientists a step closer to producing fuel from bacteria 01 August 2008 University experts `heat´ up the debate on energy 30 July 2008 Lib Dem leader at University to learn about support for older people 29 July 2008 Sheffield graduate receives accolade from Judi Dench 28 July 2008 From teenagers with a dream to doctors with degrees 23 July 2008 Graduate picks up degree almost 60 years late 22 July 2008 Higher alcohol prices could reduce binge and heavy drinking 16 July 2008 Local teenagers flying high at university 15 July 2008 Local artist and vicar to receive honorary degrees 15 July 2008 Top athlete and quiz genius win Chancellor´s Medal 08 July 2008 Young people create robots and solar cars on campus 08 July 2008 University enterprises set to grow with Biofusion deal 03 July 2008 Sheffield helps to raise UK profile in synthetic biology 01 July 2008 Report shows restorative justice reduces crime by 27% 30 June 2008 Sheffield graduate to share secrets of literary success 26 June 2008 Yorkshire teenagers compete to solve planet problems 26 June 2008 Sheffield academic scoops prestigious teaching prize 24 June 2008 Teenagers turn legal eagles for the day 19 June 2008 Sheffield legends join forces for schools event 18 June 2008 Medical student embarks on world record challenge 17 June 2008 University gears up for volunteering extravaganza 17 June 2008 Wonderland - the start of something remarkable 17 June 2008 Sheffield scientists highlighted for contribution to UK economy 16 June 2008 Entertainment gems from a bygone age to go on display in Blackpool 16 June 2008 Sheffield´s history lingers on `tagged´ tree carvings 16 June 2008 An evening with Alastair Campbell 13 June 2008 Sheffield students´ union wins top award 12 June 2008 Prof Fluffy takes schoolchildren on medical adventure 10 June 2008 Expert to help cut heating bills to £100 per year in new eco-town 06 June 2008 University strikes opening chord for Broomhill Festival 05 June 2008 Would you leave your child with a robot? 04 June 2008 Students support homeless in Sheffield 03 June 2008 University building takes top accolade for design 29 May 2008 Stonehenge could have been resting place for royalty 28 May 2008 Students raise over £10,000 for China quake victims 28 May 2008 University Dean wins accolade for dental research 27 May 2008 Management students organise family fun day 23 May 2008 Male painters exposed to fertility damaging chemicals 21 May 2008 New genetic map to reveal secrets of our garden birds 20 May 2008 Student theatre skills set to wow seaside crowds 19 May 2008 Record numbers search historical website 16 May 2008 Minister visits University for Higher Education debate 14 May 2008 Sheffield academics launch region´s first dedicated science programme 14 May 2008 Triple gold for Sheffield at orienteering championships 13 May 2008 University rewards region´s hard working teenagers 13 May 2008 Young scientist wins prestigious cancer prize 09 May 2008 Duke in Sheffield to show support for MND sufferers 01 May 2008 Sheffield scientist wins `Research Team of the Year´ award 30 April 2008 Study shows ape diseases are biggest threat to humans 29 April 2008 University helps tackle nuclear waste problem 28 April 2008 Researchers light up lungs to help diagnose disease 28 April 2008 University researchers to study violence at work 28 April 2008 Crimes and punishments of historical London unlocked 23 April 2008 Early parents didn´t stand for weighty children 23 April 2008 Sheffield scientists join the fight against terrorism 22 April 2008 Big name employers line up for university job fair 22 April 2008 Dentistry at Sheffield to benefit from £5.5m extension 22 April 2008 Futuristic robots, friend or foe? 21 April 2008 Students benefit from £100,000 donation 21 April 2008 Local children get active in architecture 17 April 2008 Tiny magnets offer breakthrough in gene therapy for cancer 14 April 2008 University helps local company go green 09 April 2008 Sheffield´s students `Like it? Lock it, Keep it´ 09 April 2008 New Biomedical Units to put Sheffield at forefront of clinical research 08 April 2008 Calling all bears – Sheffield Teddy Hospital open soon 08 April 2008 Education leader to receive honorary degree in Malaysia 04 April 2008 Stem cell breakthrough offers diabetes hope 31 March 2008 Management School furthering careers of local professionals 31 March 2008 Sheffield professor follows in the footsteps of Einstein 20 March 2008 School children investigate a crime scene on campus 20 March 2008 Architecture students win national prize for load of rubbish! 19 March 2008 Students prepare for epic challenge to Estonia 19 March 2008 Patient volunteers educate doctors of the future 18 March 2008 University raises over £1,300 for Sport Relief 14 March 2008 Dental training at Sheffield given a £500,000 boost 12 March 2008 Students selected for National Student Drama Festival 10 March 2008 Universities to tackle UK manufacturing challenges 10 March 2008 Unique freemasonry centre welcomes new director 10 March 2008 University does `Street Doctor´ on campus 07 March 2008 Lib Dem leader joins professor in political debate 06 March 2008 City´s universities warm up for BUSA Championships 05 March 2008 Local children drum and dance with student volunteers 05 March 2008 Sheffield academics go mobile for Science Week 03 March 2008 Two prestigious European research grants for Sheffield 27 February 2008 Killer military robots pose latest threat to humanity 26 February 2008 Sheffield storms into University Challenge final 25 February 2008 Universities help unravel the mysteries of life 25 February 2008 On your marks… get set… it´s Varsity Challenge! 22 February 2008 Researchers teach children science through the arts 21 February 2008 Universities face-off for Winter Varsity 2008 18 February 2008 University makes commitment to looked-after children 12 February 2008 Sheffield engineers have big ideas for the latest in medical scanners 11 February 2008 Robot rat to lead the way in touch technology 11 February 2008 Students strike gold at Tenpin Bowling Championships 05 February 2008 British Library chief executive gives University lecture 05 February 2008 Sheffield professor showcases Blackpool´s stage greats 05 February 2008 Sheffield patients welcome use of tissue for research 04 February 2008 University concert series springs into life! 04 February 2008 Grant for Sheffield scientists to find cure for Parkinson´s 31 January 2008 School site dig unearths ancient cemetery 29 January 2008 Students stage premiere of earliest Spanish opera 24 January 2008 Study shows viewing films can improve child literacy 23 January 2008 Mothers trade child quantity for quality 22 January 2008 University´s water saving strategy recognised in report 18 January 2008 UK´s first dedicated children´s research facility unveiled 18 January 2008 Study discovers secret of Scottish sheep evolution 15 January 2008 Record warm summers cause extreme ice melt in Greenland 08 January 2008 Sheffield academic brings Blackpool´s film heritage to life 03 January 2008 Architecture celebrates 100 years of students