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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’.
Samuel Fox House from the outside.

The 9th Annual South Yorkshire Dementia Creative Arts Exhibition

The 9th Annual South Yorkshire Dementia Creative Arts Exhibition took place at the magnificent Sheffield Cathedral at the end of June. The theme this year was 'Places and Times'.
Samuel Fox House from the outside.

Research bid success

We are very pleased to report that we have had recent success in applying for research bids.
Samuel Fox House from the outside.

Dr Parveen Ali honoured with prestigious industry award

Dr Parveen Ali has been awarded the Emerging Nurse Researcher award by the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI).

Orthoptics training at the University of Sheffield.

Implementation of optimised childhood vision and hearing screening programmes in middle-income countries in Europe (EUSCREEN)

Over the past two years, researchers at the University of Sheffield and University of Reading have been working with a large international team on a funding application to the EU's, Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme.