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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.
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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.

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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.
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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’.
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Research strategic alliance with the Royal College of Nursing

The School of Nursing & Midwifery and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is delighted to announce the formation of a five-year research strategic alliance.

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Crossing the generations - Pop up café enhancing student learning

On the morning of Tuesday 14th November 2017 the School of Nursing and Midwifery held its first Dementia Café.
Orthoptics researchers

Nystagmus Information Pack Released

Information about nystagmus has been developed into a ‘Nystagmus Information Pack’ by a team at the Academic Unit of Ophthalmology and Orthoptics, University of Sheffield.
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Dr Judy Clegg receives fellowship from Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Dr Judy Clegg, Senior Lecturer in Human Communication Sciences, has received a fellowship from the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists for her outstanding contribution to the speech and language therapy profession.
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Celebrating Speech and Language Therapy

The Department of Human Communication Sciences (HCS), in partnership with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and the Sheffield Speech and Language Therapy services held an event on July 11th 2017 to celebrate Speech and Language Therapy in Sheffield and the wider region.