News and blogs News stories University of Sheffield researchers join £50 million national programme to tackle maternity inequalities Researchers from the University of Sheffield are playing a leading role in a new £50 million national research programme aiming to improve maternity care, reduce health inequalities and support better outcomes for women, babies and families. 29 July 2026 Hospice inspires bereaved mum to become nurse University of Sheffield graduate, Katy Miller, was inspired to become a nurse after receiving support from Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice after the loss of her son, Oscar. BBC 13 July 2026 Northern children more likely to have mental health difficulties than those in the South, Government report finds A children’s mental health crisis risks creating a ‘lost generation’ with those from the North worst affected - a new report co-authored by the University of Sheffield warns. 26 June 2026 University of Sheffield team recognised with Blackboard Catalyst Award for Teaching Excellence A team at the University of Sheffield within the Faculty of Heath has been awarded a prestigious Blackboard Catalyst Award for ‘Teaching Excellence’. 18 June 2026 Search Michelle Bird, National Apprenticeship Week "The apprenticeship has helped me gain confidence, new skills and I have developed both personally and professionally." 9 February 2021 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." 8 February 2021 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. 8 February 2021 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. 5 February 2021 Dedicated mesothelioma research centre launched at the University of Sheffield Mesothelioma is an avoidable and particularly challenging cancer caused in most cases by exposure to asbestos. 23 November 2020 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Current page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 … Next page Next › Last page Last »