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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.
Dr Amy Orben, Professor Kate Dommett, Dr David Zendle, Mark Scott standing in front of a blue and orange background

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.
External shot of the Firth Court building.

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.
Elmfield building, the Department of Politics and International Relations

The changing role of tax in society: Faculty academics win prestigious award for excellence in social policy

Professors in Politics and Management win Cambridge University Press Award for Excellence in Social Policy Scholarship.
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Public concern about data use remains high, according to survey

New survey collated 2000 UK adults’ perceptions of data uses

Town hall and Fargate

Neighbourhoods most at risk of the economic impacts from COVID-19

Dr Jesse Matheson and Dr Enrico Vanino will present the results of their research from the COVID-19 Places Economic Recovery Index (CoPERI) project to partners in the Sheffield City Region on Thursday 1 July 2021.
A group of staff members from a healthcare organisation

Helping to achieve positive changes in equality and diversity for all working in the NHS

Jeremy Dawson is a Professor of Health Management for the Sheffield University Management School. His research aims to enhance the experiences of black and minority ethnic (BAME) staff within England’s National Health Service.
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Risk of forced labour in clothing industry rises due to pandemic and industry response

Deteriorating living and working conditions for workers in garment supply chains during the Covid-19 pandemic have increased the risk of forced labour, according to a new report from the University of Sheffield.