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СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield announces Andy Haldane as new Chancellor

A highly-respected British economist, who worked at the Bank of England between 1989 and 2021, has been announced as the new Chancellor of the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield.

Dementia group
BRIDGES for dementia is underpinned by technology development work centred on lived experience, such as Dr Jennifer MacRitchie’s work with community groups to develop new musical technologies for people living with dementia. (photo credit: Kitty Turner).

Harnessing technology to help people with dementia remain at home

СŷÊÓƵ is leading one of four new networks which will boost the use and development of novel tools and technologies enabling people with dementia to remain independent at home for longer.
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СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield generates £4.82 billion for South Yorkshire and UK economies

СŷÊÓƵ generates over £4.82 billion for the UK economy and delivers a £6.40 return for every pound spent, according to a new report highlighting the Russell Group institution’s crucial role in driving economic growth.
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Increased use of chest x-rays linked to earlier lung cancer diagnosis and improved survival

A groundbreaking study has revealed a significant link between the frequency of chest x-ray referrals from GPs and earlier diagnosis and improved survival rates for lung cancer patients.   

Capability Brown, Royal Gardener

New book celebrates the landscapes and legacy of Capability Brown

Lancelot 'Capability' Brown was the most influential landscape designer of the 18th century, and his name became synonymous with what became known as the English landscape garden.

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Artificial intelligence helps predict risk of developing mouth cancer

Artificial intelligence can help doctors better predict the risk of patients developing oral cancer, new research from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield has revealed.
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New way of cooking rice removes arsenic and retains mineral nutrients, study shows

Cooking rice in a certain way removes over 50 per cent of the naturally occurring arsenic in brown rice, and 74 per cent in white rice, according to new research.
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Congratulations to our new Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences

Three Faculty of Social Sciences colleagues have been successfully nominated to become Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences: Jackie Harrison (Journalism); Damian Hodgson (Management School) and Kate Reed (Sociological Studies).
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СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield achieves seven top 100 spots in global subject rankings

СŷÊÓƵ is one of the world’s leading universities for teaching and research, according to a subject ranking published today (Wednesday 28 October 2020).