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National Apprenticeship Week: Katherine Oliver, Nursing apprenticeships

For National Apprenticeship Week we’re speaking to staff and students from our apprenticeship programmes. Today we’re talking to Katherine Oliver, the programme lead of our Student Nursing Associate and Registered Nurse apprenticeship programmes.
A woman getting her blood pressure checked by a nurse
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New stroke clinic 'vital' for younger patients

A woman who had a stroke aged 44 has said she received the "best support" from a new clinic based at the University of Sheffield designed for younger patients.

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Laura has a blond bob and a blue jumper. She stands in front of some greenery.

National Apprenticeship Week: Laura Haslam, BSc Orthoptics

For National Apprenticeship Week we’re sitting down with staff and students of our apprenticeship programmes. Today we’re speaking to Laura Haslam, university teacher and the programme lead of our new BSc Orthoptics apprenticeship programme.

Student Nursing Associate apprentice Najoua Hassin and AMRC Training centre apprentice Dan Brodie
Student Nursing Associate apprentice Najoua Hassin and AMRC Training centre apprentice Dan Brodie

University of Sheffield celebrates apprenticeships for crucial role in closing national skills gap

The University of Sheffield is celebrating its thousands of apprentices who have made a major contribution to NHS frontline services and closed manufacturing skills gaps across the region and beyond.
Samuel Fox House from the outside.

Congratulations to our graduating students

Professor Tracey Moore, Dean of the Health Sciences School sends a message of congratulations to our hard-working graduates.
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Orthoptics and Adult Nursing ranked among the best for student satisfaction

The University of Sheffield has ranked number one nationally for satisfaction levels in several of its subjects, with overall satisfaction among students at 85 per cent, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS).
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