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University launches first ever Health Apprenticeship Employer Conference

Senior leaders and professional development/apprenticeship team from the NHS and other healthcare organisations are invited to join our inaugural Health Apprenticeship Employer Conference on Wednesday 12 November.
A speech and language therapist chats to a smiling young girl.

World Communication Event workshops: communication and creativity across boundaries

The Faculty of Health invites year 10 to 13 students to a series of interactive workshops on Thursday 6 November 2025 to celebrate the vital role of communication in all its forms.
A volunteer patient with a group of student nurses

Patients helping to put students on the fast track to medical excellence for 20 years

Patients have been helping to put aspiring healthcare professionals at the University of Sheffield on the fast track to medical excellence with an innovative learning programme for over 20 years.
A book, cup of tea and teapot on a table.

University of Sheffield researcher partners with Together TV to celebrate intimacy after 50

Bold new Silver Sex Guide challenges outdated taboos and empowers over 50s to embrace sex, confidence and connection.
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.
Distressed health care worker during Covid-19 pandemic
Distressed health care worker during Covid-19 pandemic

Nurses and female health care workers most at risk of distress during Covid-19 pandemic

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have conducted the largest global review of the factors linked to psychological distress in health care workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.