Scientists discover the first pulsating remains of a star in an eclipsing double star system
Thu 19th March 2020
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have discovered a pulsating ancient star in a double star system, which will allow them to access important information on the history of how stars like our Sun evolve and eventually die.
Vision Support Students to make Braille Bear to represent themselves within the Community
Tue 17th March 2020
Sheffield’s Vision Support Service, based within Tapton School, will be working alongside the school’s art department to create a ‘Braille Bear’ to represent positivity and inclusion within the community.
Groundbreaking UTC Sheffield City Centre celebrates Ofsted ‘good’ grading
Tue 17th March 2020
UTC Sheffield City Centre has been graded ‘good’ by Ofsted in its latest inspection, according to a report published today – March 16th 2020.
National conversation launched to make it easier for people with health conditions to be active
Fri 13th March 2020
A national conversation around making it easier for people with long-term health conditions to be more physically active is being launched this week by the National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine, Sheffield in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam Uni
Sheffield Hallam delivered project helps support teachers’ development
Wed 11th March 2020
Two-thirds of teachers taking part in a Sheffield Hallam University delivered pilot project aimed at supporting their continued development say it has helped improve their knowledge and made them more effective.
Rare cancer that affects pregnant women studied by pioneering Sheffield researcher
Wed 11th March 2020
Diagnosis and treatment for a rare complication of pregnancy may soon be improved through new testing methods being developed at the University of Sheffield.
Experts discover toolkit to repair DNA breaks associated with ageing, cancer and motor neurone disease
Mon 9th March 2020
A new ‘toolkit’ to repair damaged DNA that can lead to ageing, cancer and motor neurone disease (MND) has been discovered by scientists at the Universities of Sheffield and Oxford.
University of Sheffield takes 16 ‘top 100’ spots in global subject rankings
Thu 5th March 2020
The University of Sheffield has reaffirmed its position as a world-leading institution for research and teaching in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020.
Hallam joins fight against knife crime
Thu 5th March 2020
Sheffield Hallam is helping to tackle knife crime by educating young people in the city and working with South Yorkshire Police to produce research.
