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Apprentices working on manakin

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Bold new Silver Sex Guide challenges outdated taboos and empowers over 50s to embrace sex, confidence and connection.
Students gets her eyes tested

Evaluation of the University of Sheffield Nystagmus Information Pack

Nystagmus evaluation questionnaire.
Students gets her eyes tested

Blog: What should I expect at an Orthoptics interview?

Once you’ve applied for Orthoptics at the University of Sheffield, the next step, if you’re successful, is to be invited to an interview day.

A speech therapist with a patient

Award-winning Sheffield speech therapy students volunteer to support community

Sheffield speech and language therapy students have been recognised for their voluntary work at specialised patient clinics alongside their degree
PPE equipment donated by University of Sheffield to NHS

University of Sheffield donates personal protective equipment to help front-line NHS staff

A donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been made to NHS staff at the Northern General Hospital from the University of Sheffield.
Speech and Language Therapy Student

Blog: Why study a degree in Speech and Language Therapy?

Nigel tells us more about why speech and language therapy is a diverse profession, his placement at a voice clinic and the variety of voice techniques speech and language therapists use to treat muscle tension.