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Knowledge Exchange and Impact Awards

Knowledge Exchange and Impact Award winners announced

Colleagues across Social Sciences were among those honoured for their exceptional achievements and the far-reaching impact of their collaborations in the University's second annual Knowledge Exchange and Impact Awards.
Dr Amy Orben, Professor Kate Dommett, Dr David Zendle, Mark Scott standing in front of a blue and orange background

Professor Kate Dommett co-chairs new taskforce to champion research access to social platform data

Smart Data Research UK (SDR UK) has formed a new taskforce to address longstanding challenges researchers face in accessing data from digital platforms with Professor Kate Dommett as co-chair.
External shot of the Firth Court building.

University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

The University of Sheffield has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2020, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research.
SOC Professor Sue Yeandle

University of Sheffield Professor honoured by King in Birthday Honours

University of Sheffield Professor, Sue Yeandle, has been appointed OBE (Officer of the British Empire) in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Four students and volunteers stood at the Scraith Wood Community Garden with spades and gardening tools

Sheffield students to makeover derelict plot into community garden

A derelict and overgrown plot of land is being transformed into a flourishing community garden thanks to a collaboration between University of Sheffield students and the Scraith Wood Tenants and Residents Association (TARA).
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Comment: Lib Dem proposals take social care reform seriously – but doubts remain over how they’d pay for it

Professor Kate Hamblin, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Care, writes for The Conversation

An aerial photo of The Wave and other university buildings against the backdrop of Sheffield

How can universities better support co-produced and participatory research?

Professor Beth Perry has been awarded Participatory Research funding from Research England (RE), recognising how participatory or co-produced research can strengthen research outcomes by involving communities and users of research.
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Sheffield Literacies and Language Conference 2024

We're thrilled to announce the programme for this year's Sheffield Literacies and Language Conference taking place at the University, Friday 14 - Saturday 15 June.
Professor Fraser McLeay, Management School Executive Board member

Professor Fraser McLeay appointed Dean of Sheffield University Management School

The University of Sheffield is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Fraser McLeay as the Dean of Sheffield University Management School with immediate effect.