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Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures @granthamcsf.bsky.social · 8h

We're excited to be hosting the @sheffielduni.bsky.social Sustainability Symposium 2025 today!

Through panel discussions featuring academics, practitioners & activists, we will be exploring how systemic change comes through true interdisciplinarity and the creation of community. #SheffSustSymp

Jon Alexander speaking at the University of Sheffield Sustainability Symposium 2025

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · 1d

This centuries-old architecture has never been recorded in writing. Dr. Xiang Ren's Decoding Dong project aims to preserve it by digitally documenting the rich wooden architectural heritage of the marginalised indigenous group Dong, in the remote southwestern edge of China.

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Decoding Dong | Digitally Preserving their Architectural Heritage

YouTube video by The University of Sheffield

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · 2d

Mary Vincent, Professor of Modern European History, was on BBC Radio 4’s Start of the Week this morning to discuss the devastating impact of civil war on both family and country, with Greek economist Yanis Varoufakis and historian Paul Cartledge.

Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Start the Week, Yanis Varoufakis on Greece’s civil war

Greek economist Yanis Varoufakis and historians Paul Cartledge and Mary Vincent.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Dr Sabine Little @sabinelittle.bsky.social · 12d

Happy #EDL! While children's reading for pleasure is declining, the National Literacy Survey 2021 shows multilingual kids are more likely to read for fun. Let's learn from them and boost reading for pleasure for all! @sheffielduni.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social @literacy-trust.bsky.social

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University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 14d

Could your crisp packet tell a story?

Residue Dolls is a three-part animated film made from everyday packaging. Meet characters like Chris Packet and Molly the Milk Bottle as they explore creative ways to reuse waste.

Watch now: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/resid...

#RecycleWeek #Sustainability

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · 15d

We’ve once again been recognised as one of the top Universities in the country for working with businesses, communities, public and third sector partners, according to the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) 2025 by @ukri.org Research England 👇

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University of Sheffield a national leader in working with businesses and communities

The University of Sheffield has once again been recognised as one of the best universities in England for collaborating and engaging with businesses, communities and the public, according to the Knowl...

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

We’re thrilled that the University of Sheffield has been awarded University of the Year for Student Experience by @thetimes.com and Sunday Times as part of their Good University Guide 2026 ranking.

Read more 👇

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University of Sheffield awarded University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times

The University of Sheffield has been named University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

sheffield.ac.uk

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · 20d

This new analytical tool helps identify potential victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation by assessing adverts on adult service websites.

Read more 👇

sheffield.ac.uk/news/new-dig...

New digital tool helps police forces identify potential victims of human trafficking

A new analytical tool that helps identify potential victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation is helping police forces across the UK work to get justice for victims.

sheffield.ac.uk

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · 20d

Six practical ways to get the UK’s food healthier, fairer, and greener from sheffielduni.bsky.social researchers; from making healthy food more affordable & putting more UK grown pulses on plates to getting usable waste food redistributed by default

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New research sets out practical actions to make the UK’s food healthier, fairer, and greener

Sheffield researchers have contributed to a special issue of The Royal Society journal, identifying workable paths towards transforming UK food systems.

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Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust @shpu.bsky.social · 23d

Last week we marked a big moment for mental health care in Sheffield.

We're now a University Hospital, one of just four mental health trusts in the country with this status.

We’re working with the @sheffielduni.bsky.social to drive research, improve care and support our workforce.

Major boost for mental healthcare in Sheffield with new university status for SHSC | Sheffield Health and Social Care

SHSC and the University of Sheffield are delighted to strengthen their unique partnership that will see the mental health provider formalise its University Hospital status as part of the University Hospital Association.

www.shsc.nhs.uk

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · 23d

Establishing the ‘Gaza Riviera’ involves demolishing centuries of historical built environment and the support networks of urban life, writes @invisiblemapper.bsky.social for @theconversation.com

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The ‘Gaza Riviera’ is a fantasy plan that relies on urbicide and expulsion

The leaked redevelopment plan pays homage to mega projects in the Gulf.

theconversation.com

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · 25d

Nearly every woman in the study (97 per cent) reported at least one side effect. 3/3

Read the full news story on the University of Sheffield website -

sheffield.ac.uk/news/why-som...

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · 25d

Statistical analysis revealed four psychological factors that were associated with the likelihood the women experienced negative side effects; from a negative expectation from the outset that the medicine would be harmful to low confidence in the way medicines are developed 2/3

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · 25d

Do you experience side effects from taking the pill? Our researchers have identified a “nocebo effect” where psychological factors such as negative expectations or anxiety about using a medicine drives a physical response in the body when the medicine is taken 1/3

a photograph of a blister pack of pills, with a blue background

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · 25d

So @theguardian.com University Guide UK is out and we’ve leapt four places to 16th with our highest scoring metric being for teaching.

Huge thanks to everyone in the University of Sheffield community for this achievement. You did this.

www.theguardian.com/education/ng...

The Guardian University Guide 2026 – the rankings

Find a course at one of the top universities in the country

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Katie Pruszynski @katiepruszynski.bsky.social · 27d

New from me on the fairly awful events of the last 24 hrs and where it goes from here. #CharlieKirk

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Charlie Kirk shooting: another grim milestone in America’s long and increasingly dangerous story of political violence

Increasing polarisation and a lack of measured debate is fuelling violence in a nation awash with guns.

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · 26d

‘Hyperpartisanship‘ stokes distrust and radicalisation: opponents become “enemies” and those with different worldviews become “traitors”, @katiepruszynski.bsky.social writes for @uk.theconversation.com
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Charlie Kirk and the politics of rhetoric and division

Russia aggression, and the killing of a US political activist and its implications in the weekly world affairs newsletter.

theconversation.com

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · Sep 5

Have you ever wondered what’s inside our iconic Grade-II listed Firth Court or curious to see exhibits at the Alfred Denny Museum?

This is your chance to find out as we’re opening our doors next weekend as part of the Heritage Open Days 2025 festival!

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Explore a legacy of innovation as the University of Sheffield opens its doors to the public

Step into a world where history and groundbreaking discovery collide as the University of Sheffield opens its doors to the public for exclusive tours of its most iconic buildings and museums.

sheffield.ac.uk

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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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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust @sth.nhs.uk · Aug 26

🚀We are delighted to have been named as a key partner in an exciting new scanner collaboration boosting research into complex diseases.

A new total-body PET scanner will be hosted in Cambridge, with links to @sheffielduni.bsky.social making the new technology accessible to the region.

A patient lies on a bed of a Siemens Healthineers PET-CT scanner

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Laurie Winkless @lauriewinkless.bsky.social · Aug 28

Resharing my latest @forbes.com article - it's about play in cities, and how we're not doing enough to meet the needs of children. It features interviews with two experts in outdoor play from @sheffielduni.bsky.social ⚛️👩‍🔬🧪
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How Can We Make Our Cities More Child-Friendly?

U.K.-based researchers say that we're failing children when it comes to urban design, ignoring their fundamental right to play in our cities.

www.forbes.com

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · Aug 28

Professor Katie Field (@katiefield4.bsky.social) from our School of Biosciences, has been awarded an £8 million, ten-year The Royal Society Faraday Fellowship! 🙌

sheffield.ac.uk/science/news...

University of Sheffield leads £8 million study unlocking fungi's power for boosting food security and tackling climate change

A transformative £8 million project aims to revolutionise global food security and climate change strategies by uncovering the fundamental role of soil fungi.

sheffield.ac.uk

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · Aug 28

Is a "millionaire flight" really happening in the UK?

While reports claim over 16,500 millionaires will flee due to higher taxes, these figures may be overblown.

@qurbanist.bsky.social and @shardarozena.bsky.social explore: theconversation.com/millionaires...

Millionaires may not be fleeing the UK in droves – but there are reasons these stories persist

It’s often not the super-rich who argue for lower taxes – but those whose incomes depend on their wealth.

theconversation.com

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · Aug 27

How has it been over two months since the QS rankings came out?!

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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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · Aug 27

The Faculty of Arts & Humanities is launching a bold cross-disciplinary AI campaign that unites musicians, legal scholars, humanities experts, computer scientists, and engineers. Join us to explore how we need to balance innovation with morality.

sheffield.ac.uk/arts-humanit...

Beyond the algorithm: Shaping AI for people, not just progress

Explore the impact of artificial intelligence on society — from reimagining creativity to transforming law and challenging ethical frameworks, this campaign reveals both the promise and the peril of A...

sheffield.ac.uk

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