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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · 5d

📣 TEACHERS: Need a free engaging resource for science/careers classes?
Discover Dentistry is our free, 6-week online course that's sure to spark curiosity and answer questions about entering the profession.
Share with your students! 👇
sheffield.ac.uk/dentalschool... #Teaching #UKEdChat #STEM #KS4

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust @sth.nhs.uk · 7d

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Chris McDermott as the new Director of the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre.

Chris begins his tenure today, with a vision to grow the BRC further, incorporating other world-leading themes.

www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/10...

Announcement of Professor Chris McDermott's appointment as Director of the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre at the University of Sheffield.

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · 8d

#Teachers (Y10-13): don't miss this fascinating and FREE uni event!
On 6 Nov we're hosting a series of interactive workshops on communication - from online trolls to the science of how we speak👇
📍 On campus
🕤 9.30am - 12.30pm
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #KS4 #KS5 #UKEdChat #Education #SLT

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Sep 2

Have you heard of our Patients As Educators programme?🩺
Now in its 20th year, the initiative places real patients at the heart of clinical education.
Find out how the scheme is helping give our health students a head start in their careers👇
sheffield.ac.uk/smph/news/pa... @sheffielduni.bsky.social

Patients helping to put students on the fast track to medical excellence for 20 years

Patients have been helping to put aspiring healthcare professionals at the University of Sheffield on the fast track to medical excellence with an innovative learning programme for over 20 years.

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Sep 1

🔬 Anatomy, Sheffield style!

Blending a proud 200-year history with modern innovation, we’re shaping the next generation of doctors, dentists, and biomedical scientists.

Curious? Discover what makes Anatomy at Sheffield unforgettable

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Aug 27

There's still time to sign up to our webinar to find out more about the #orthoptics level 6 #apprenticeship we're developing 👇
📅 Wednesday 10 September
🕛 12.30pm - 1.30pm
🔗 tinyurl.com/orthopticswe...
#UKApprenticeships #HealthCareers

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Aug 14

Congratulations to everyone receiving their A-level results today, and welcome to those of you joining us in September🥳

If you're going through #Clearing today we have places available! Visit sheffield.ac.uk/clearing for details.
#ALevels2025 #ResultsDay #UCAS2025 #ResultsDay2025

Results and Clearing 2025

If you're a high achieving student you can still join a Russell Group and World Top 100 university through Clearing.

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The Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine @thelisterinstitute.bsky.social · Aug 12

Check out this @sundaypost.com article on identical twins involved in #ListerFellow Johnathan Cooper-Knock's research on motor neurone disease.

#MND #ALS @sheffielduni.bsky.social @fohsheffield.bsky.social

👉 www.sundaypost.com/fp/could-exe...

Could exercise carried out by twins hold the key to MND cure?

Identical twins may hold the clue to why some people develop motor neurone disease (MND) and others don’t.

www.sundaypost.com

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Aug 11

We're developing a level 6 #orthoptics #apprenticeship to help people train in their local community and support #NHS workforce recruitment.
Join our webinar next month to find out more ⬇️
📅10 September, 12.30 - 1.30pm
🔗https://tinyurl.com/orthopticswebinar
#skillsforlife

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Aug 5

A new report from Nutrition North (incl. Uni of Sheffield) reveals deep nutritional inequality in England. Northern communities face the worst food insecurity, poor diets & highest rates of obesity, cancer, CVD & diabetes.
🔗 sheffield.ac.uk/health/news/...

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Urgent Action Needed as New Report Links Poor Diets in the North to Higher Rates of Disease and Mortality

University of Sheffield researchers call for targeted investment to tackle nutrition crisis in northern England.

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Jul 25

This week we've had the honour of celebrating our 2025 graduating class 🎓 We couldn't be prouder of everything our students have achieved over the last few years 👏

Here's how it feels to graduate from @sheffielduni.bsky.social in their words 👇

#Graduation #ClassOf2025 #SheffieldIsSuper

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Jul 24

Meet Kate, a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner studying at @sheffielduni.bsky.social.
Our paediatric #ophthalmology masters has allowed Kate to learn a range of specialist examination techniques and better support children in her eye clinic.
Read Kate's story 👇
sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm/about/...

I have learnt a wide range of ophthalmic examination and management techniques

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Jul 22

It's graduation week! 🎓
We'd like to say a massive congratulations to all of the health students graduating this year.
The work you have put in is incredible and we're so excited to see what you go on to do next🥳

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University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · Jul 9

Pulmonary hypertension once meant a short life.

In this podcast, discover how Sheffield’s doctors and engineers helped change that. Their work in the 1800s led to treatments that save lives today.

🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3GBGdFl

#MedicalHistory #Sheffield #PulmonaryHypertension

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Jul 9

Meet Claire, a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) at @sheffieldchildrens.bsky.social.
Read Claire's interview and discover how our ACP masters in paediatric ophthalmology is helping improve her confidence, streamline appointments, and implement change 👇
sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm/about/...

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Jul 7

The NHS recently celebrated its 77th birthday! 🥳
At the University of Sheffield, we're proud to play a vital role in shaping the NHS' past, present and future, from training the next generation of health professionals to conducting life-changing medical research.
#NHS77 @sheffielduni.bsky.social

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Jul 4

We're committed to pioneering advancements in data and AI to improve healthcare - from speeding up diagnostics to improving patient outcomes🏥
Explore how the @sheffielduni.bsky.social's innovative research aligns with the government's new NHS 10-year plan👇
www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/pioneer...

Pioneering data and AI advancements helping to deliver the NHS’s future vision

The University of Sheffield is pioneering advancements in data and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve healthcare and tackle health inequalities and will play a critical role in helping the govern...

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Jul 3

We're working with Sheffield Children's on a sniff test to detect Adrenal Insufficiency, a condition where the body can't make enough cortisol.

We're looking for volunteers aged 0–17 to help with this possible breakthrough.

NeSST2 Study: www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/research/tak...

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Jun 30

Secure your Advanced Clinical Practice #apprenticeship place before level 7 levy funding changes! 💰
Our ACP programmes empower clinicians from a range of backgrounds to work autonomously at a higher level - from leading teams through change to improving patient care.
www.sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm/acp

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Jun 24

Ready to take your clinical leadership skills to the next level?
Our online #CPD module in Clinical Education and Leadership in #Ophthalmology will empower you to lead with confidence, drive positive change, and transform patient care.
Find out more 👇 www.sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm/orthop...

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Jun 20

We were delighted to see specialist #orthoptist and @sheffielduni.bsky.social alumna Jenny Smedley featured on BBC Breakfast this morning, to discuss the importance of orthoptic-led children's vision screening.
Watch the piece (7.17am onwards) 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live...

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Jun 19

We're celebrating orthoptic excellence tonight at the British and Irish Orthoptic Society's annual awards!
The Sheffield community is represented in almost every category, including Dr Gemma Arblaster's nomination for Educator of the Year!
Best of luck everyone! 👏 @sheffielduni.bsky.social‬

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · Jun 19

The QS World University Rankings 2026 have just been released and we’ve placed 92nd within the World Top 100! Huge congratulations and thanks to everyone in the University of Sheffield community for this achievement; from staff and students to alumni, supporters and friends around the world!

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Jun 18

Congratulations to senior clinical lecturer Dr Imran Aziz, who has been awarded The Rome Foundation Academic Fellowship for his exceptional irritable bowel syndrome research and clinical impact 👏
Read more ➡️ www.sth.nhs.uk/news/2025/06... #IBS #Gastroenterology @sheffielduni.bsky.social @sth.nhs.uk

Sheffield consultant wins international award for irritable bowel syndrome research - Sheffield Teaching Hospital

A Sheffield consultant gastroenterologist dedicated to improving the lives of patients with irritable bowel syndrome has won a prestigious international award

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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield @fohsheffield.bsky.social · Jun 12

Tracey Moore: A Career Built on Care, Leadership and Lifelong Learning

💬 “Whether I'm working with patients, students, or colleagues, it's that fundamental commitment to supporting others that first drew me to nursing and continues to guide me today.”

www.sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm/news/t...

Tracey Moore: A Career Built on Care, Leadership and Lifelong Learning

When Tracey began her career as a clerical officer at Trent Regional Health Authority in the late 1970s, she couldn't have predicted that one day she would be leading the Faculty of Health at one of t...

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