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Professor David Sanders honoured for his transforming work in nutrition and patient care

Professor Sanders has been awarded the Complete Nutrition (CN) Magazine Outstanding Achievement Award for his significant contributions to nutrition and patient care.
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Minimum pricing for tobacco could help to reduce smoking rates in Scotland, new research suggests

New research from the University of Sheffield has assessed the potential effectiveness of minimum pricing policies for tobacco that could help reduce smoking rates and improve health in Scotland.

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Hope for stroke survivors invited to join innovative trial testing a game-changing device for those living with arm weakness

People who’ve had a stroke within the last decade are being invited to test a portable, pacemaker-like device designed to help them regain arm strength.
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A successful day of networking, learning, and collaboration

On 17 October, the University hosted a dedicated Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) Day to provide our academic and professional services staff with valuable insights into this innovative programme.

Ernesto Felix Diaz Parga PhD

Blog: My personal experience of joining the fight against COVID-19

Third year PhD student Ernesto, reflects on his latest research experience at Lighthouse Labs, a network that was created in a matter of weeks to support the national effort against the coronavirus pandemic.
Sheffield's new doctors, Class of 2020

Medical students graduate early from Sheffield to assist NHS coronavirus effort

Nearly 250 University of Sheffield final year medical students have graduated early as junior doctors to be able to work for the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.
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New breakthrough could help us understand how rare childhood brain disorders develop

Researchers from the University of Sheffield have discovered a new insight into how a group of rare childhood brain disorders develop during pregnancy.
University of Sheffield delivers PPE equipment to NHS

University of Sheffield donates personal protective equipment to help front-line NHS staff

A donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been made to NHS staff at the Northern General Hospital from the University of Sheffield.
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The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) launches free online platform for aspiring medics

The Royal College of General Practitioners is a network of more than 53,000 family doctors working to improve care for patients. The College exists to represent and support its members throughout their careers while also inspiring tomorrow’s GP's.