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New research projects announced to tackle overheating in UK hospitals

Three new research projects have launched which aim to enhance patient safety by addressing the urgent threat of extreme heat in NHS buildings.
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Black History for Every Day of the Year wins book awards

We’re delighted to share the news that Black History for Every Day of the Year, by Dr Yinka Olusoga, has won two awards at the School Library Association’s Information Book Awards 2025.
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Tougher action on criminal landlords needed to overhaul failing system new research finds

Research findings by Dr Xavier L’Hoiry forms part of four new reports highlighting how councils and police forces across the UK are failing to crack down on criminal landlords operating at the margins of the private rented sector.
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Our experts react to the chancellor’s autumn budget

We asked our experts to react to chancellor Rachel Reeves' much anticipated autumn budget, here they share what they made of her announcement.
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Leading social scientist announced as Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

The Academy of Social Sciences has conferred the award of Fellow on Professor Sarah Blandy from the School of Law.
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Proposals invited for collaborative workshops

Proposals are invited for funding of up to £2,500 for collaborative workshops between the University of Sheffield and colleagues based in universities, grand ecoles and research institutes in France.
Radical Housing: Dr Michele Lancione awarded major grant from European Research Council

Radical Housing: Dr Michele Lancione awarded major grant from European Research Council

Dr Michele Lancione from the Department of Urban Studies and Planning has been awarded European Research Council grants in this year’s first completed ERC call for proposals.
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New research elevates the voices of care leavers making the transition to (and through) university

Only around 12 percent of those with care experience go on to study at university, compared with about 50 percent of the general population. The study highlights key areas for improved support.
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New Instagram policy bans harmful weight loss content for younger users

Dr Ysabel Gerrard has been involved in a ground-breaking new policy change from a social media giant to restrict access to content about certain weight loss plans and cosmetic procedures for under-18s.