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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.
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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.
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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.
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University of Sheffield researchers contribute to a major new report on child social care

Researchers from the University of Sheffield have contributed to a major new parliamentary report which has found child social care in the UK has become a postcode lottery.
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Diverse geography of Britain's 82 largest islands revealed

A University of Sheffield academic has worked with Ordnance Survey to showcase the diverse geography and unique characteristics of Britain’s largest islands.
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Urban Institute launch white paper on urban robotics and automation

A white paper on how robotics and autonomous systems technology has the potential to change urban life has been published by a team from the Urban Institute.
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UK public toilets failing to meet basic needs, research finds

Public toilets in the UK are failing to meet the basic needs of many, researchers from the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University have found.
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Architecture and Journalism top tables in Guardian University Guide 2019

The School of Architecture and School of Journalism, Media and Communication at the University of Sheffield have been named best in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2019.