University of Sheffield awarded University Mental Health Charter Award
Wed 19th July 2023
The University of Sheffield has been awarded the University Mental Health Charter Award from Student Minds – the UK’s student mental health charity.
Call for new maternity assessments for minority ethnic newborns
Wed 12th July 2023
Tests that indicate the health of newborns moments after birth are limited and not fit-for-purpose for Black, Asian and ethnic minority babies, and need immediate revision, according to the NHS Race and Health Observatory.
New initiative to tackle tooth decay in secondary school pupils
Wed 12th July 2023
A new initiative aiming to combat tooth decay in secondary school pupils is being rolled out in schools across the UK.
Six-figure grant awarded to explore the benefits of golf for people with Parkinson's and dementia
Wed 12th July 2023
Sheffield Hallam University has teamed up with Golf in Society (GiS) and Sport for Confidence to explore how golf can improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life for older adults who are experiencing age-related issues such as memory loss.
AI heart disease technology scoops national win at NHS Parliamentary Awards
Mon 10th July 2023
An artificial intelligence cardiac diagnostic tool which is speeding up heart function assessments and reducing MRI scan reporting time for NHS heart patients has won The Future NHS Award at the prestigious NHS Parliamentary Awards ceremony.
Vaccine response in patients with impaired immune systems revealed in landmark study
Mon 10th July 2023
Updated data from the landmark OCTAVE study show, for the first time, the real-world vaccine responses and infection outcomes in clinically at-risk patients with a range of immunocompromised or immunosuppressed conditions.
Sheffield medical student awarded Chancellor’s Medal for work to tackle health inequalities
Tue 4th July 2023
A final year medical student who has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the health inequalities experienced by marginalised groups, has been awarded the University of Sheffield’s Chancellor’s Medal.
AI tool could speed up dementia diagnosis
Thu 29th June 2023
A new AI tool that could help doctors assess the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s more quickly and efficiently, has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
Government must act as a beacon for Net Zero
Wed 28th June 2023
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, will use an appearance at a key Climate Change debate today to call for Government to set out a clear pathway for business on Net Zero.
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