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University of Sheffield chosen as Centre of Excellence for Engineering and Architecture
The University of Sheffield’s Department of Civil Engineering and School of Architecture have been chosen by the Royal Academy of Engineering to jointly develop one of four new ‘Centres of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design’ in the UK.
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The softer side to the 'Iron Lady'
The 'Iron Lady' may have been more vulnerable and isolated than many people understood according to the Professor of Parliamentary Government and Governance at the University of Sheffield.
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Enterprising infants show how taking risks in the classroom develops great learning
The University of Sheffield's Management School have been helping children transform their learning through an innovative enterprise programme.
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BBC’s Robert Peston to present business lecture
BBC Business Editor Robert Peston will discuss the British economy at the second lecture of the Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI) held at the University of Sheffield next month.
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Future world leaders exercise powers of persuasion
World leaders and delegates of the future have been exercising their powers of persuasion at a unique workshop hosted by the University of Sheffield.
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World’s first database of baseball statues compiled by UK researchers
The first ever database of statues commemorating baseball’s biggest stars, featuring legendary players, managers, owners, broadcasters and even famous fans, has been compiled by researchers from the University of Sheffield.
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Independent investigation reveals communities’ thoughts on Government’s Green Deal
Implications and challenges surrounding the Governments energy-efficiency flagship programme the Green Deal have been raised by University of Sheffield researchers following an investigation into what low income communities in the Yorkshire and Humberside region think of the scheme.
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Research into living walls aims to improve urban life
A year-long research programme at the University of Sheffield is aiming to improve urban life in the UK through the use of living walls.
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Ever wondered why ice is sometimes slippy and other times not?
A geoscientist from the University of Sheffield has explained why some of the ice caused by the Arctic conditions this month is slippy and other times it is almost grippy underfoot.
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Paper maps out growth model with hard-hitting policies
Hard-hitting practical policy suggestions make up a groundbreaking growth model of the British economy which has been created by a unique research centre at the University of Sheffield.
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Students devise plans for economic regeneration in Sheffield
Students at the University of Sheffield have devised plans for economic regeneration in Sheffield which have been presented to Sheffield City Council for consideration.
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United Nations urged to protect journalists’ safety and media freedom worldwide
The University of Sheffield's Centre for Freedom of the Media (CFOM) and the BBC College of Journalism are today (22 November 2012) urging the United Nations (UN) to address the rising trend of violence against media workers and protect journalists' safety.
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Blog to drive debate on global financial growth
A blog launched today (8 Novemer 2012) by the University of Sheffield is aiming to become a centre for discussions on worldwide political and economic challenges led by international researchers.
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Hidden cyberbullying is as common as conventional counterpart in the workplace
Cyberbullying through e-mail, text and web posts is as common in the workplace as conventional bullying but even more difficult to uncover, research by experts from the University of Sheffield has revealed.
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Festival to bring social science research to the city
University of Sheffield will host more than a dozen events planned as part of the national Festival of Social Sciences next month with more events organised across the city than any other place outside of London.
Categorised under: Community, Research and Social science