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University of Sheffield musician creates musical legacy in Ratcliffe-on-Soar’s famous cooling towers

Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station’s cooling towers became the unusual stage for a new musical performance by bass clarinet ...
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Wheat could use far more water than expected during future heatwaves

Wheat crops prioritise water loss during extreme future climate conditions, according to new research from the University of ...
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Children’s dental health still very poor despite interventions

Improving children's access to NHS dentists and reducing rates of tooth decay should remain a top national government ...
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New drug candidate offers hope to slow down MND progress

A groundbreaking drug candidate found to protect nerve cells damaged by motor neuron disease (MND), could offer new hope to ...
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Archaeology research

Our research is wide-ranging and cross-disciplinary in its themes, administered through six research clusters that ensure the adequate distribution of our support and resources. Through our responsive ...
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Empowering youth through martial arts and filmmaking

Amid rising UK youth violence, Project Sifu is a pilot merging martial arts and action filmmaking in Sheffield. Led by Dr ...
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Health Economics and Decision Modelling MSc

Develop analytical skills for a career in health economics. Learn to measure, model, and evaluate healthcare interventions to inform public health decisions. Employers praise our course for its ...
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Counter-Strike players faster at decision-making, study shows

One of the world’s most popular first-person shooter games - Counter-Strike - could help to improve people’s cognitive abilities, according to research from the University of Sheffield. Experienced ...
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South Yorkshire Children and Young People's Health Research

South Yorkshire Children and Young People’s Health Research (SCYPHeR) aims to build collaboration between institutions across South Yorkshire and embed high-quality research and practice in the region ...
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AI tool could speed up dementia diagnosis

A new AI tool that could help doctors assess the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s more quickly and efficiently, has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield. A new digital ...
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New map shows where millions of UK residents struggle to access food

In one out of every six local authorities, rates of hunger are more than 150 per cent the national average. Shockingly, in one in 10 local authorities, the rate is almost double, according to new ...
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Replacing plastics with alternatives is worse for greenhouse gas emissions in most cases, study finds

Substituting plastics with alternative materials is likely to result in increased GHG emissions, according to research from the University of Sheffield. University of Sheffield-led research has ...