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UK-wide aphasia project awarded £3.8 million to improve post-stroke communication

A new University of Sheffield research project that aims to improve communication between people with aphasia and their communication partners has been awarded over £3.8 million in funding
Digital Health Hub

Pioneering data and AI advancements helping to deliver the NHS’s future vision

The University of Sheffield is pioneering advancements in data and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve healthcare and tackle health inequalities and will play a critical role in helping the government deliver its new 10-year plan for the NHS.

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Sheffield ranked top of Russell Group for third year in National Student Survey

The University of Sheffield remains top of the Russell Group in the latest National Student Survey, published today (9 July 2025). The University was also rated top in the Russell Group for teaching in Ophthalmics (BMedSci Orthoptics) and Nursing.
Professor Tracey Moore

Tracey Moore: A Career Built on Care, Leadership and Lifelong Learning

When Tracey began her career as a clerical officer at Trent Regional Health Authority in the late 1970s, she couldn't have predicted that one day she would be leading the Faculty of Health at one of the UK’s top universities.
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Ellie Simpson, National Apprenticeship Week

"My favourite part of the apprenticeship was going out on the alternative placements. The experience that we get from the placements is amazing and very hard to come by."
Thomas Beresford - apprentice in nurse uniform

Thomas Beresford, National Apprenticeship Week

"I have always wanted to progress in my nursing career after being a healthcare assistant in both Intensive Care and Accident and Emergency."
Michelle - apprentice in nursing uniform

Michelle Bird, National Apprenticeship Week

"The apprenticeship has helped me gain confidence, new skills and I have developed both personally and professionally."
Simon McFarlane - nursing apprentice in uniform

Simon McFarlane, National Apprenticeship Week

"It has made me look at situations in a more professional manner and be able to have more effective communication skills within different fields of nursing."
Patients as Educators

New nursing apprentices providing vital support on NHS frontline during pandemic

More than 100 Nursing Associate Apprentices are making a major contribution to the fight against Covid-19 on the NHS frontline, after graduating from the University of Sheffield.