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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Bold new Silver Sex Guide challenges outdated taboos and empowers over 50s to embrace sex, confidence and connection.
Phoebe Barker Nursing Student

Blog: Why study a degree in Adult Nursing?

Phoebe is a current Adult Nursing student - she tells us more why she chose to take a different path after her A-Levels, and what it's really like studying a nursing degree.
Clinical Skills

Chancellor announces a new multi-million pound package of support to train and retain health professionals

Support includes funding for a £1,000 personal development budget for every allied health professional to support their personal learning and development needs over three years.

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Patients as Educators

Nursing ranked in top 100 spots in global subject rankings

The University of Sheffield has reaffirmed its position as a world-leading institution for research and teaching in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020.
Palliative Care

Event: An Introduction to Oral History in Palliative Care

Join us on Friday 19th June 2020 for a one-day training course offering an informal and practical introduction to oral history interviewing in a palliative care context.

Dr Parveen Ali

Dr Parveen Ali selected for prestigious innovation programme

University of Sheffield academic has been selected to take part in an innovation programme that recognises emerging leaders in their fields.