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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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Major research project launches to solve UK’s productivity puzzle

A new national research network which aims to improve understanding of the factors affecting UK productivity was officially launched in London this month.
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Low quality housing being built under permitted development rights, research finds

Developers are using permitted development rights to build low quality housing in poor locations and lacking in space, new research by the University of Sheffield and University College London has found.
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Pilot study to explore a real time evaluation of the Research Excellence Framework

A pilot study led by the University of Sheffield and Cardiff University will explore a longitudinal real time evaluation approach to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), Research England announced today (11 April 2018).
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Sheffield leads new research helping regions identify technological innovation

An academic from the Information School is to lead on a new research project to help regions across the UK identify and make the most of technological innovation.
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Self-employed people happier and more engaged at work, study finds

Self-employed people are happier and more engaged in their work than those in any other profession, according to a new study of 5,000 workers.