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Cultural Olympiad brings first international student drama festival to Sheffield
The University of Sheffield will co-host the first ever International Student Drama Festival from Friday 22 – Saturday 30 June, as the National Student Drama Festival (NSDF) goes global to celebrate the 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
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Inspiring medics and dentists of the future to turn their dreams into a reality
School children from across South Yorkshire have moved one step closer to their dream careers in medicine and dentistry after completing the first and second phases of an inspirational outreach programme at the University of Sheffield.
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School children capture images from the edge of space with balloon
Two intrepid students from the University of Sheffield have helped school children in the city capture stunning images of the Earth from the edge of space.
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Philosophy set to transform learning in local schools
A unique collaboration between the University of Sheffield’s Philosophy in the City (PinC) project and Silverdale School is hoping to change the way pupils learn arts and humanities in South Yorkshire.
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Supersonic students visit world’s fastest car
Speedy students from schools across Yorkshire were today (Wednesday 30 May 2012) given the opportunity of a lifetime to see the world’s fastest car at the the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing.
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Wacky world of science ignites passion for chemistry
Youngsters from schools across Sheffield enjoyed an intriguing, fun-filled day of science at the Salters’ Festival of Chemistry at the University of Sheffield last week (23 May 2012).
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David Blunkett launches project for creative communities
The Rt Hon David Blunkett MP launched a project connecting students, academics and members of the community in Shalesmoor, Neepsend, Kelham Island, Upperthorpe and Hillsborough to engage with their local environment creatively last night (24 May 2012).
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Prisoners' voting rights in spotlight at University
The controversial issue of prisoners' voting rights will come under the spotlight at the University of Sheffield this week (Friday 25 May 2012) at a public workshop, Democracy and Criminal Justice, run by world-renowned experts on the matter.
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New society invites Sheffield to explore life in the Middle Ages
The University of Sheffield and the University of the Third Age are asking members of the public to join a new society, Sheffield Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Society (SAMS).
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Dementia exhibition showcases the power of humour
A unique art exhibition is taking place at the University of Sheffield this week to mark National Dementia Awareness Week 2012 (May 20 – 26).
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Hardworking pupils honoured for their outstanding achievements
More than 300 dedicated students from across the region have been recognised for their outstanding achievements at a prestigious award ceremony at the University of Sheffield.
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Smart students aim to make our world a better place
Creative school pupils gathered at the University of Sheffield last week (9 May 2012) in a bid to think up innovative ways to make our world a better place, as part of a sub-regional final of a national competition.
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Multi-million pound refurbishment to bring pioneering building into the 21st century
A pioneering building which broke new ground when it was unveiled almost 50 years ago will become the pride of the University campus once again when it undergoes a refurbishment costing over £20 million, which will begin this summer.
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Community invited to apply for research heritage funding
The University of Sheffield is launching a new project that will support communities researching their history through projects funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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Peregrine falcons breed successfully at University
A pair of peregrine falcons nesting at the University of Sheffield has become Yorkshire's first urban breeding pair, thanks to the concerted efforts of staff and volunteers from the University and the Sheffield Bird Study Group.
Categorised under: Arts and humanities and Community