1+ year, 1+ week ago   (141+ words) Strategies to make sure that your critical thinking and reflection is presented clearly in your academic writing, whether you are reviewing a research area or developing a compelling academic argument. Evidence your critical analysis, unpack sources and justify their relevance…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (192+ words) Guidance, resources and tips to develop your research skills at each stage of the research process. Plan effective search strategies and discover a wide range of information including books, journals, images and archives. Enhance your reading and note-making techniques to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (130+ words) University of Sheffield The three-year Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship will examine the the political economy of fintech companies. While new financial technologies are often celebrated for expanding financial inclusion, much less attention has been paid to the ways fintech companies…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (469+ words) Entrepreneurial students have collectively raised £1.4 million in investment for their business ventures over the last three years, thanks to support from the University of Sheffield’s enterprise programme. The sum is the total raised by just 10 founders, whose ventures range from…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (541+ words) The next generation of ankle replacements that could restore mobility in young people suffering from a debilitating but overlooked condition, are being developed by a global team of researchers. Led by Professor Claire Brockett from University of Sheffield’s Insigneo Institute,…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (179+ words) Dr Horton, Impact Fellow for the Centre for Freedom of the Media, will join a prestigious group to advise the European Commission to legislate against Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation. Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are a common type…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (788+ words) Award-winning writer Johny Pitts and space exploration pioneer Sue Horne will receive honorary degrees from the University of Sheffield, alongside the latest cohort of graduating students. Born and raised in Sheffield, Johny is the curator of Afropean.com, an award-winning…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (950+ words) A major R&D facility that will give the UK next-generation aerospace manufacturing capabilities - accelerating production times and using advanced materials to make aircraft lighter - has officially opened in South Yorkshire. The Composites at Speed and Scale (COMPASS) facility, which…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (290+ words) Next-generation screen technology, capable of making smartwatch, PC and other consumer electronics’ displays more affordable and durable, is being pioneered by a University of Sheffield spin-out company. Pixel-Flo, a spinout from the University of Sheffield’s School of Electrical and Electronic…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (390+ words) Leading researchers, clinicians and families from around the world gathered in Sheffield recently for an international conference dedicated to advancing research into rare genetic conditions. The International HNRNP Gene Family and Research Summit was brought to the city by Meena…...