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Taking control of the narrative: Dr Aneesh Barai on the Future of Diverse Children’s Literature

As the world celebrates International Children’s Book Day, the spotlight turns to the power of representation and the urgent need for diverse voices in the stories told to our youth.
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University of Sheffield ranked number one in the world for Library & Information Management in QS World University Rankings 2026

The QS World University Rankings 2026 rank the School of Information, Journalism and Communication number one in the world for Library and Information Management for the sixth year running.
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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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Three quarters of people are dissatisfied with ‘undemocratic’, ‘self-interested’ and ‘divided’ political parties, study reveals

Research by the University of Sheffield has revealed more than three quarters of people are dissatisfied with political parties and has identified the seven main qualities people want to see in parties today.
A motorway at night. The vehicle lights are blurry, representing speed.

Research shines light on unlit and foggy motorways

How fog and the transition from lit to unlit sections of road can affect driving performance has been measured in a unique study funded by engineering company Arup and Highways England.
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Love Square: Future proofing the city

Are people and nature destined to be adversaries? A new model of urban green space seeks to show the way forward in bringing together people and nature in a modern city.
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Living Life to the Fullest: Co-Researcher Collective demonstrates the power of grassroots engagement

Disability research has long sought to increase visibility of people historically marginalised due to a disability or chronic condition.
A group of women sit beneath a tree in Niger.

To the rhythm of Niger: using radio to empower women in one of the world’s poorest countries

“They say everything, in detail, they don’t hide anything, and there is no darkness”