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Increase in alcohol deaths in England an ‘acute crisis’

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an “acute crisis” requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Sheffield and UCL.
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Student doctors have ‘profound impact’ at Sheffield’s Pakistan Muslim Centre

Student medics at the University of Sheffield have the chance to work with and learn from communities as part of their social accountability placement. We speak to third year David Thomas about his experiences at the Pakistan Muslim Centre (PMC).
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Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives £10 million in new funding

The University of Sheffield and Yorkshire Cancer Research are pioneering 10 world-leading research studies that aim to accelerate understanding of cancer and find cures that will save lives in the region and beyond
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BRIDGES for dementia is underpinned by technology development work centred on lived experience, such as Dr Jennifer MacRitchie’s work with community groups to develop new musical technologies for people living with dementia. (photo credit: Kitty Turner).

Harnessing technology to help people with dementia remain at home

The University of Sheffield is leading one of four new networks which will boost the use and development of novel tools and technologies enabling people with dementia to remain independent at home for longer.
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Bringing together the UK’s leading ageing research centres

A new consortium bringing together more than 60 leading national centres, institutes, and networks at the forefront of ageing research was launched at Westminster today (20 November 2023).
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Qualitative Research Methods: An introduction to the diversity of qualitative research methods

We are pleased to announce that bookings are now open for this two-part online short course, running in December 2023.
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New research sets to improve detection of high blood pressure in the lungs using advanced imaging tools

A new study at the University of Sheffield to enable quick and more accurate diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with systemic sclerosis has received a £200,000 grant from Heart Research UK.
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The Duchess of Gloucester explores pioneering Parkinson's research at SITraN

Parkinson’s UK Patron, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester, met neuroscientists from the University of Sheffield who are tackling the root causes of the progressive condition 
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Pioneering trial aims to improve survival rates for advanced bladder cancer

First-of-its-kind trial hopes to improve survival rates for advanced bladder cancer by matching treatments to known genetic risk markers