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Date Title 24 December 2009 Archaeologists explore Stone Age eating at Stonehenge 23 December 2009 Showbiz memorabilia charts Blackpool´s entertainment history 23 December 2009 Physics expert shares skills in Oz 22 December 2009 Innovative students claim top prize 21 December 2009 Sheffield psychologist receives national acclaim 17 December 2009 Scholarship donations hit the £1 million mark 15 December 2009 University staff feature on Who´s Who list 15 December 2009 Scientists develop new penguin DNA profiling technique 14 December 2009 Christmas lecture invites public to engage with science 14 December 2009 Siemens open wind power research centre at University 14 December 2009 Researchers `on track´ to help improve rail system 14 December 2009 Students bring Christmas cheer to local charities 10 December 2009 The Most Magnificent Palace of Amusement in the World 10 December 2009 Youngsters build robots in climate change challenge 10 December 2009 Researchers shed light on study of historical images 09 December 2009 Leading academic granted esteemed fellowship 08 December 2009 World-leading software celebrates fifteenth birthday 08 December 2009 Researchers show major increase in CO2 emissions 07 December 2009 Students raise cash in support of World Aids Day 07 December 2009 University wins Open Access competition 07 December 2009 Sheffield academics receive lifetime achievement awards 03 December 2009 Old Bailey website set to trial revolutionary web searches 03 December 2009 New report calls for action on housing for older people 03 December 2009 Lord Mandelson announces £25 million Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre 02 December 2009 Film screening shows Rotherham life 100 years ago 02 December 2009 Lucky student given a helping hand from NOREC 01 December 2009 University awarded for taking action on climate change 30 November 2009 University encourages staff to be `Out at Work´ 27 November 2009 Sheffield businesses learn how to trade in China 27 November 2009 Student crowned winner of video competition 27 November 2009 Research breaks new ground for people with epilepsy 27 November 2009 Researchers challenge the stereotype of ageing women 26 November 2009 Children help bring playground games to the digital age 25 November 2009 Politics professor pens prize-winning book 25 November 2009 £2 million grant to explore the role of NHS Direct 25 November 2009 New online tool will help connect history 20 November 2009 Careers fair for Yorkshire´s legal talent 19 November 2009 University launches unique Centre for Peace History 19 November 2009 Medical students don fancy dress for charity 19 November 2009 Students set to face the gavel in new moot court 19 November 2009 Fundraising students add `sparkle´ to 13-mile Spiderwalk 18 November 2009 National Inter Faith Week brings faiths together 18 November 2009 Local scientist wins vital research grant 17 November 2009 Ray of light for Chemistry students 17 November 2009 Students walk on hot embers for local charity 17 November 2009 Top journalist shares secrets of reporting success 17 November 2009 Sheffield youngsters get `Court in the Act´ 12 November 2009 Robot rat wins top science award 12 November 2009 Combination treatment needed to fight dementia 11 November 2009 Pupils get a taste of life as doctors and dentists 10 November 2009 Everybody needs good neighbours 09 November 2009 Science meets business in the Dragon´s Den 09 November 2009 University enterprises set to grow with Fusion IP deal 06 November 2009 Students head to Europe to mark fall of Berlin Wall 06 November 2009 Pop icon helps University hit donation landmark 06 November 2009 Architecture exhibition showcases students´ work in city 05 November 2009 Experts in Sheffield discuss better care for the elderly 04 November 2009 New students get to know their local community 03 November 2009 A Tale of Two Cities: The Sheffield Project 03 November 2009 Students launch unique volunteer mentoring scheme 03 November 2009 Students showcase their contributions to the city 30 October 2009 Sheffield student to represent Saudis in the UK 29 October 2009 Experts explore benefits of coal industry for Yorkshire 29 October 2009 Students give away over £117,000 to charity 29 October 2009 Halloween meets history at Heeley City Farm 29 October 2009 Zebrafish play pivotal role in helping treat disease 29 October 2009 Local youngsters design classroom of the future 28 October 2009 Highest ever number of exhibitors scout for graduates 27 October 2009 Youngsters trade in school for London Stock Exchange 27 October 2009 University helps local kids keep fit and healthy 26 October 2009 Asian monks visit University for rare performance 26 October 2009 Japan´s HE sector hears benefits of joint degrees 23 October 2009 An evening with the Liberal Democrats 22 October 2009 Are US and European Plovers really birds of a feather? 22 October 2009 Half term mud stomp at Heeley City Farm 22 October 2009 Funding boost to researchers investigating glaucoma 21 October 2009 Youngsters inspired by team building challenge day 21 October 2009 Sheffield expert to study breast cancer risk in women 20 October 2009 University spin-out company soar to success 20 October 2009 Experts within a whisker of designing smarter robots 20 October 2009 The biggest Halloween party in the UK features fifty-year-old sideshows 19 October 2009 Sheffield students awarded Boeing scholarships 19 October 2009 Locals inspired to dream bigger dreams 19 October 2009 New discovery aids development of cancer treatments 16 October 2009 Sheffield expert to lead new research into alcohol policy 15 October 2009 City universities launch disability outreach project 15 October 2009 Energetic fundraiser warms up for charity challenge 14 October 2009 US library chief visits University 14 October 2009 Sheffield graduate wins top law student award 13 October 2009 University takes role in regional centre to tackle climate change 13 October 2009 University signs agreement to find alternative aviation fuel 13 October 2009 University pays tribute to prominent British playwright 13 October 2009 Sheffield Professor´s research could save NHS millions 13 October 2009 Musical stars in Sheffield for Autumn Concert Series 13 October 2009 University´s support services unite to help students 12 October 2009 Art brings colour to new University Cafe Bar 09 October 2009 Poetry event showcases local female talent 07 October 2009 Scientists give insight into movement of molecules 07 October 2009 Sheffield graduate wins prestigious literary prize 06 October 2009 National accolade for Sheffield Urban Studies student 06 October 2009 Radical makeover to revamp Union of Students 05 October 2009 Archaeologist at University finds 'Bluestonehenge' site 05 October 2009 Robotics expert explores technological future of NHS 01 October 2009 Unique new atlas shows world from fresh perspective 01 October 2009 Rotherham prepares for a variety extravaganza! 30 September 2009 Double award win for University´s high achievers 30 September 2009 Talented students benefit from Yorkshire scholarships 29 September 2009 Experts to discuss Freemasonry in new Dan Brown book 28 September 2009 University `cools´ down to create greener campus 28 September 2009 Sheffield report analyses effects of minimum pricing for alcohol in Scotland 22 September 2009 Professor receives prestigious honorary fellowship 21 September 2009 Sheffield Made Us! 17 September 2009 Sheffield professor elected to prestigious post 16 September 2009 Taking the plunge for Water Amnesty Month 16 September 2009 Students to get University direct to their mobile 16 September 2009 University reveals its hidden heritage 14 September 2009 Curtain raised on enigmatic lives of theatre producers 14 September 2009 Sheffield student excels in his field 14 September 2009 Archaeologists sink their teeth into Ice Age dig 11 September 2009 Exhibition hits Sheffield to celebrate Darwin´s legacy 11 September 2009 Enterprising educator receives national commendation 10 September 2009 Enterprising students have `natural´ talent for business 08 September 2009 Sheffield academic is UK lead for worldwide trial 08 September 2009 Sheffield exports green expertise to Taiwan 07 September 2009 Sheffield experts to shed light on political apathy 04 September 2009 Sheffield academic scoops prestigious international award 03 September 2009 Researchers rebuild a voice 02 September 2009 Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing to explore development of Denmark branc 01 September 2009 International showgirl starlet returns to Rotherham 01 September 2009 Young people at University for football fun 28 August 2009 £3m to boost businesses in the region 27 August 2009 Research centre launches proof of concept funding call 27 August 2009 Research sheds light on fate of plant life in Arctic 24 August 2009 Experts in Sheffield to discuss global sustainability 24 August 2009 Sheffield team to undertake research into Swine Flu 19 August 2009 Student´s recycling scheme earns cash for local charity 17 August 2009 Major new lead for Parkinson´s treatment 06 August 2009 Student comedy festival hands over £2500 to charity 06 August 2009 Sheffield professor elected Chair of Medical Schools Council 03 August 2009 Crime-writing author launches "Jack Reacher" scholarships 30 July 2009 University commended for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships 30 July 2009 Summer school sparks enthusiasm of future doctors 28 July 2009 Talented students reach their full potential 23 July 2009 Top chefs in Sheffield to share culinary expertise 22 July 2009 University begins building MND research institute 20 July 2009 Sheffield student wins prestigious Commonwealth Award 20 July 2009 Sheffield students awarded international scholarships 17 July 2009 Students Reactiv8 to the science of colour 17 July 2009 Yorkshire physicists remembered 16 July 2009 "What´s the fuss we want the bus!" 15 July 2009 Children embark on medical learning journey 14 July 2009 Best-selling author and Master Cutler to receive honorary degrees 14 July 2009 Prestigious fellowship awarded to research associate 09 July 2009 Fairground fun at picnic in the park 09 July 2009 Young people compete in technology challenge 06 July 2009 Students learn the right Manor in which to dig 03 July 2009 New dimensions of hard disk storage 03 July 2009 Public to dig deep at cutlery works 02 July 2009 Plants save the Earth from an icy doom 02 July 2009 Fatty Foulkes on film 02 July 2009 Sheffield physicists receive top honours 30 June 2009 Researchers unveil whiskered robot rat 30 June 2009 Fishing for clues about human diseases 29 June 2009 Teenagers given lessons in the law 29 June 2009 DLA Piper graduates with top University contract 24 June 2009 University executives lend a hand in the community 22 June 2009 Top composer at University for festival finale 19 June 2009 Lord Mayor declares Jessop site open 17 June 2009 Forge Press Editor awarded Chancellor´s Medal 15 June 2009 Volunteers celebrate a year of success 12 June 2009 Sheffield academic receives Academy honour 12 June 2009 Teachers and academics put their heads together 12 June 2009 `CSI´ style technology now a reality 11 June 2009 It´s virtually all good fun for the Wii ones 10 June 2009 University sheds light on plant growth 09 June 2009 An artist´s impression of Sheffield 09 June 2009 Unique new bone research centre opened 08 June 2009 Sheffield scientists bring cacti centre stage 08 June 2009 Leading composer opens University´s Soundhouse 05 June 2009 Sheffield graduate explores the mind of a musician 05 June 2009 Professor receives national award for services to Geography 05 June 2009 University offers local businesses graduate partnership 05 June 2009 Bring It, Don´t Bin It! 04 June 2009 University HR team celebrates success 04 June 2009 Research investigates treatment for head trauma 04 June 2009 Probing pupils get to grips with science 02 June 2009 Students forge strong partnership with Ghana 01 June 2009 Sheffield graduate unravels the horror of Stalin's reign 01 June 2009 Killing has never been easier: from joysticks to politics 28 May 2009 Innovative exhibition unveils the musical world of Messiaen 28 May 2009 New centre to help recycle plastic waste in Middle East 28 May 2009 Myths dispelled on age-related Alzheimer´s 28 May 2009 Research assesses the benefits of different ways of treating tooth decay in children 28 May 2009 Student warms up for charity Iceland trek 27 May 2009 Students provide solutions for local hospice 27 May 2009 University staff `Don´ their wellies for clean up 26 May 2009 24 hour race for charity 26 May 2009 Students limber up to support local Hospice 22 May 2009 University researcher swaps Sheffield for storm chasing 21 May 2009 Students stick their oar in for charity 21 May 2009 School pupils celebrate medical success 21 May 2009 Pioneering new ways to help cancer survivors 20 May 2009 Big ideas to solve planet´s problems 20 May 2009 Researchers get to grips with sport safety 20 May 2009 New Registrar and Secretary announced 20 May 2009 Sheffield researchers unravel causes of Alzheimer´s 19 May 2009 University experts receive accolades at Chelsea 18 May 2009 Students collaborate with international artist on the Moor 18 May 2009 Counter terrorism design scoops national award 15 May 2009 Sheffield scientists receive top Royal Society honour 14 May 2009 New support centre for students and staff 14 May 2009 A winning team! 13 May 2009 Poet Laureate to give reading in Sheffield 13 May 2009 Top tips for the perfect grin 12 May 2009 Sheffield scientists scoop Research Team of the Year prize 12 May 2009 Sheffield professor receives prestigious nursing award 12 May 2009 University experts head to Chelsea Flower Show 11 May 2009 Wipeout challenge raises cash for local sports charities 08 May 2009 New research at the University of Sheffield may hold clue to early-onset Parkinson´s 06 May 2009 Coffee and a portrait please 06 May 2009 Sheffield students set to benefit from Boeing funding 05 May 2009 Summer Festival strikes a chord in Sheffield 05 May 2009 Students fired up in Apprentice style event 30 April 2009 University team lend a hand in the community 30 April 2009 Credit crunch brunch poses business ideas 29 April 2009 Learn about life on an Iron Age farm 29 April 2009 A `one night only´ opportunity to see the cream of variety 28 April 2009 University covers `New Ground´ in season of art 28 April 2009 University helps spruce up the River Don 23 April 2009 School children solve murder mystery at University 22 April 2009 University helps businesses reduce CO2 emissions 22 April 2009 Local celebrities help children to build a better future 21 April 2009 Sheffield entrepreneur wins national recognition 21 April 2009 Sheffield jobs fair showcases graduate opportunities 20 April 2009 Computer simulation uncovers possible reasons for prejudices 09 April 2009 Sheffield's universities awarded £1.6m to ease recession 06 April 2009 New green centre is a beehive of activity 03 April 2009 Mary Queen of Scots place of captivity revealed 02 April 2009 Pioneering research brings cure for hearing loss one step closer 01 April 2009 Sheffield students put cooking on the menu 01 April 2009 Lessons change teenage attitudes to mental illness 31 March 2009 Pupils sink their teeth into higher education 31 March 2009 High Sherriff honours SheffieldVolunteering 31 March 2009 Sheffield student in heartfelt charity cash bid 30 March 2009 University and businesses to engage with new grant 27 March 2009 Sheffield student shines in international awards 25 March 2009 New satellite to measure deforestation 24 March 2009 Individual landlords dominate rental market in Scotland 24 March 2009 Lovelace medal awarded to University professor 23 March 2009 Chief Executive discusses healthcare in third world 20 March 2009 University hosts Dragon´s Den style weekend 20 March 2009 Scientists find solution to solar puzzle 20 March 2009 Culture of the world brought to University 19 March 2009 Sheffield academic stars in unique sperm documentary 19 March 2009 Fashion fever continues in wonderland 19 March 2009 Clever bacteria evolves to survive 17 March 2009 Students did just the job 17 March 2009 Sporting rivals battle it out in Varsity showdown 17 March 2009 University celebrates grant award 16 March 2009 Legal eagles launch community walk-in clinic 16 March 2009 Nurse nominated for prestigious award 13 March 2009 Robots wars in 2020 11 March 2009 Look into the dark skies of Yorkshire 11 March 2009 Social science through the lens 11 March 2009 Pupils stage the life and death of HMS Intrepid 10 March 2009 Going back to nature for funerals 10 March 2009 Research suggests elimination of rabies is a realistic goal 10 March 2009 Students offer helping hand to Yemeni Community Association 09 March 2009 A bike sale with a difference 09 March 2009 University to stage UK Première of French choral work 05 March 2009 University acknowledged for strong partnership 04 March 2009 University celebrates the science of everyday life 04 March 2009 Universities´ sporting elite showcase their star potential 04 March 2009 Pint? It´s got your name on it 03 March 2009 University gets the first laugh 03 March 2009 Put your foot in it for Comic Relief 02 March 2009 University encounters´ fusion of arts and science 26 February 2009 European Youth Parliament comes to University 26 February 2009 Archbishop of York talks Law at University 25 February 2009 British butterfly offers hope for threatened species 25 February 2009 Sheffield re-styled in aid of Fairtrade Fortnight 24 February 2009 University explores the fascinating world of Freemasonry 23 February 2009 David Blunkett helps celebrate diversity in Sheffield 23 February 2009 Universities host a week of scientific discovery 16 February 2009 Sporting stars face off for Winter Varsity 2009 16 February 2009 University `bites back´ at eating disorders 13 February 2009 University´s copper building is top in Steel City 10 February 2009 The Circus of Wonders comes to town 09 February 2009 Fuelling up on waste coffee 09 February 2009 University to expose threats to global media freedom 05 February 2009 University talk on the `new rich´ in China 02 February 2009 University concert season has international flare 29 January 2009 Sheffield receives boost for Japanese studies 29 January 2009 Sheffield scientists research rice yield potential 29 January 2009 Sheffield receives boost for Japanese studies 28 January 2009 Schools set to benefit from historical wiki 27 January 2009 University project inspires local youngsters 27 January 2009 Caribbean scholars honoured with degrees from leading UK University 26 January 2009 University pledges support for city´s young people 26 January 2009 University teams up with football club for new centre 23 January 2009 University celebrates 50th anniversary of Cuban Revolution 19 January 2009 Student´s green scheme to benefit Colombian community 14 January 2009 Sheffield´s £21.2 million investment in Arts and Humanities 14 January 2009 Former Vice-Chancellor to receive honorary degree 09 January 2009 Students to benefit from new Japan Centre