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Neurodiversity week 2026: Surviving and Thriving in Academia as an AuDHD Woman

To celebrate Neurodiversity week we highlight a recent journal article by Dr Lauren Powell which sheds light on the lived experience of AuDHD (ADHD/Autism).
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Advanced virtual simulations set to reshape care for patients with multiple long-term conditions

Advanced virtual simulation could revolutionise NHS care for those living with multiple long term health conditions thanks to a major new £6.1 million research partnership led by the University of Sheffield.
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Major Information Systems conference to be held in Sheffield in April 2026

The UK Academy for Information Systems (UKAIS) conference 2026 will be held in The Wave at The University of Sheffield this April, and will critically examine the role of technology in society.

iHuman Co-Director Dan Goodley joins the British Academy for their 10-Minute Talks series

Dan unpacks depathologisation in the university and the impact it can have on how we understand knowledge, power, and belonging.

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University of Sheffield top in the Russell Group for Journalism in National Student Survey 2024

The School of Journalism, Media and Communication has been ranked highest in the Russell Group for its subject area according to the National Student Survey 2024.
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New ‘Tasty Spoon’™ will enhance food flavours for people living with dementia

A spoon, designed to enhance the flavour of food for dementia patients experiencing a loss of taste, could help combat high levels of malnutrition.
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Green Impact successes for sustainability initiatives across Social Sciences.

The Faculty of Social Sciences is celebrating success in the latest Green Impact program, a UN-backed initiative promoting sustainability within organisations.
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Professor Helen Kennedy elected as Fellow of the British Academy

The British Academy has bestowed its highest honour in recognition of Helen's research which investigates how developments in digital technology are experienced in everyday life.
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Inaugural Knowledge Exchange and Impact Award winners for Social Sciences announced

The outstanding achievements of colleagues and partners from across the University of Sheffield and beyond were celebrated in the inaugural UoS Knowledge Exchange (KE) and Impact Awards.