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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!
A frankly terrifying display of quizzing from Lewis, Elsisi, Price and Dobbie tonight, putting @unistrathclyde.bsky.social to the sword to progress to the quarter finals of #UniversityChallenge!
November 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A frankly terrifying display of quizzing from Lewis, Elsisi, Price and Dobbie tonight, putting @unistrathclyde.bsky.social to the sword to progress to the quarter finals of #UniversityChallenge!
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All eyes on #Belém 👀 #COP30Brazil starts today!
World leaders, scientists, activists, & policymakers are in Brazil to try and negotiate further efforts to tackle the #ClimateCrisis and we are sending 3 delegates from @sheffielduni.bsky.social to join them!
Find out more ⬇️
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World leaders, scientists, activists, & policymakers are in Brazil to try and negotiate further efforts to tackle the #ClimateCrisis and we are sending 3 delegates from @sheffielduni.bsky.social to join them!
Find out more ⬇️
tinyurl.com/yna4pxc8
The University of Sheffield delegates heading to COP30 in Brazil
We are very excited to be sending delegates to COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The University of Sheffield is one of only a small number of UK universities invited to send official observers to take part in t...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:33 AM
All eyes on #Belém 👀 #COP30Brazil starts today!
World leaders, scientists, activists, & policymakers are in Brazil to try and negotiate further efforts to tackle the #ClimateCrisis and we are sending 3 delegates from @sheffielduni.bsky.social to join them!
Find out more ⬇️
tinyurl.com/yna4pxc8
World leaders, scientists, activists, & policymakers are in Brazil to try and negotiate further efforts to tackle the #ClimateCrisis and we are sending 3 delegates from @sheffielduni.bsky.social to join them!
Find out more ⬇️
tinyurl.com/yna4pxc8
Today marks the start of this year’s UN Climate Change Conference in Brazil, aka COP30. There’s been a fair share of cynicism around COP in recent years, but Professor of Political Economy Michael Jacobs shares why these summits are actually working 👇
theconversation.com/the-un-clima...
theconversation.com/the-un-clima...
The UN climate summits are working – just not in the way their critics think
Many say UN climate summits are pointless. They’re wrong.
theconversation.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Today marks the start of this year’s UN Climate Change Conference in Brazil, aka COP30. There’s been a fair share of cynicism around COP in recent years, but Professor of Political Economy Michael Jacobs shares why these summits are actually working 👇
theconversation.com/the-un-clima...
theconversation.com/the-un-clima...
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Street food vendors in #Indonesia risk being left behind as the country moves toward a #GreenTransition.
Grantham Scholar, Eva Andriani, travelled to Indonesia to conduct participatory research with vendors to develop a financial literacy training programme.
Read her story ⬇️
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Grantham Scholar, Eva Andriani, travelled to Indonesia to conduct participatory research with vendors to develop a financial literacy training programme.
Read her story ⬇️
tinyurl.com/2fv89v25
Empowering street vendors in Indonesia through a sustainability-integrated financial literacy programme
Earlier this year our Grantham Scholar, Eva Andriani, travelled to Indonesia to conduct some participatory research with a community of street vendors. We spoke to Eva to find out about her experience...
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November 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Street food vendors in #Indonesia risk being left behind as the country moves toward a #GreenTransition.
Grantham Scholar, Eva Andriani, travelled to Indonesia to conduct participatory research with vendors to develop a financial literacy training programme.
Read her story ⬇️
tinyurl.com/2fv89v25
Grantham Scholar, Eva Andriani, travelled to Indonesia to conduct participatory research with vendors to develop a financial literacy training programme.
Read her story ⬇️
tinyurl.com/2fv89v25
People living with motor neurone disease (MND) will benefit from a world first NHS clinical trial using innovative remote monitoring tech, helping them to access breathing support from home.
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World-first NHS trial to transform care for people with motor neurone disease
People living with motor neurone disease (MND) will benefit from a world first NHS clinical trial using innovative remote monitoring tech, helping them to access breathing support from home.
sheffield.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
People living with motor neurone disease (MND) will benefit from a world first NHS clinical trial using innovative remote monitoring tech, helping them to access breathing support from home.
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Distressing mental images affect around 3 in 4 people with psychosis.
They can feel vivid, emotional, and overwhelming, yet are rarely addressed in therapy.
The iMAPS-2 trial tested a therapy focused on these images and their link to negative beliefs.
🧵 THREAD #iMAPS2 #Psychosis #ElfHelp
They can feel vivid, emotional, and overwhelming, yet are rarely addressed in therapy.
The iMAPS-2 trial tested a therapy focused on these images and their link to negative beliefs.
🧵 THREAD #iMAPS2 #Psychosis #ElfHelp
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Distressing mental images affect around 3 in 4 people with psychosis.
They can feel vivid, emotional, and overwhelming, yet are rarely addressed in therapy.
The iMAPS-2 trial tested a therapy focused on these images and their link to negative beliefs.
🧵 THREAD #iMAPS2 #Psychosis #ElfHelp
They can feel vivid, emotional, and overwhelming, yet are rarely addressed in therapy.
The iMAPS-2 trial tested a therapy focused on these images and their link to negative beliefs.
🧵 THREAD #iMAPS2 #Psychosis #ElfHelp
Imagine the fear of vivid, sinister images filling your mind. This is the reality for many living with psychosis.
iMAPS therapy is a pioneering intervention specifically designed to help patients gain control over these intrusive ‘mind's eye’ images.
Read more: sheffield.ac.uk/news/pioneer...
iMAPS therapy is a pioneering intervention specifically designed to help patients gain control over these intrusive ‘mind's eye’ images.
Read more: sheffield.ac.uk/news/pioneer...
Pioneering therapy could offer hope for psychosis patients struggling with disturbing mental images
A pioneering therapy targeting distressing and disturbing mental images for people with psychosis could lead to a transformative intervention for a condition estimated to cost England almost £12 billi...
sheffield.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Imagine the fear of vivid, sinister images filling your mind. This is the reality for many living with psychosis.
iMAPS therapy is a pioneering intervention specifically designed to help patients gain control over these intrusive ‘mind's eye’ images.
Read more: sheffield.ac.uk/news/pioneer...
iMAPS therapy is a pioneering intervention specifically designed to help patients gain control over these intrusive ‘mind's eye’ images.
Read more: sheffield.ac.uk/news/pioneer...
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The new podcast, 'That’s Science', explores the myths and truths in science!
In the first episode, we investigate the Wood Wide Web - from its origins to what modern science really says about it.
Listen: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/wood-...
In the first episode, we investigate the Wood Wide Web - from its origins to what modern science really says about it.
Listen: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/wood-...
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The new podcast, 'That’s Science', explores the myths and truths in science!
In the first episode, we investigate the Wood Wide Web - from its origins to what modern science really says about it.
Listen: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/wood-...
In the first episode, we investigate the Wood Wide Web - from its origins to what modern science really says about it.
Listen: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/wood-...
We might not be able to time travel, but this new immersive walking app by Dr Carmen Levick from the School of English is the next best thing.
Discover how the app uses existing landmarks, images and music to transform Sheffield’s streets into a historic trail. 👇
sheffield.ac.uk/research/map...
Discover how the app uses existing landmarks, images and music to transform Sheffield’s streets into a historic trail. 👇
sheffield.ac.uk/research/map...
Walking heritage: Mapping a city's hidden history
Dr Carmen Levick from the University's School of English has developed a new immersive walking app that transforms Sheffield’s streets into a historic trail. Discover how the app uses existing landmar...
sheffield.ac.uk
November 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
We might not be able to time travel, but this new immersive walking app by Dr Carmen Levick from the School of English is the next best thing.
Discover how the app uses existing landmarks, images and music to transform Sheffield’s streets into a historic trail. 👇
sheffield.ac.uk/research/map...
Discover how the app uses existing landmarks, images and music to transform Sheffield’s streets into a historic trail. 👇
sheffield.ac.uk/research/map...
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Explore the world of #ArtificialIntelligence (AI) with Sheffield researchers.
This new collection of films and podcasts, curated by @suoman.bsky.social from the @shefcmi.bsky.social, brings together insights into how AI is shaping our future.
Discover: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/artif...
This new collection of films and podcasts, curated by @suoman.bsky.social from the @shefcmi.bsky.social, brings together insights into how AI is shaping our future.
Discover: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/artif...
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Explore the world of #ArtificialIntelligence (AI) with Sheffield researchers.
This new collection of films and podcasts, curated by @suoman.bsky.social from the @shefcmi.bsky.social, brings together insights into how AI is shaping our future.
Discover: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/artif...
This new collection of films and podcasts, curated by @suoman.bsky.social from the @shefcmi.bsky.social, brings together insights into how AI is shaping our future.
Discover: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/artif...
The US vice-president, J. D. Vance, has identified himself as being “of the post-liberal right”. But what is post-liberalism and what does it mean for US government?
@mattsleat.bsky.social, Reader in Political Theory, explains 👇
theconversation.com/j-d-vance-ca...
@mattsleat.bsky.social, Reader in Political Theory, explains 👇
theconversation.com/j-d-vance-ca...
J.D. Vance calls himself a ‘post-liberal’: here’s what that means for US government
J.D. Vance is religious, has conservative views on social issues, but also believes in big government’s power to change society.
theconversation.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The US vice-president, J. D. Vance, has identified himself as being “of the post-liberal right”. But what is post-liberalism and what does it mean for US government?
@mattsleat.bsky.social, Reader in Political Theory, explains 👇
theconversation.com/j-d-vance-ca...
@mattsleat.bsky.social, Reader in Political Theory, explains 👇
theconversation.com/j-d-vance-ca...
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Flying visit to the #Research Arcade in @sheffieldmuseums.bsky.social Sheffield to catch up with some amazing projects from @sheffielduni.bsky.social and @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social . Brilliant to see @sabinelittle.bsky.social and the beautiful Quilt of Welcome coming together.
November 3, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Flying visit to the #Research Arcade in @sheffieldmuseums.bsky.social Sheffield to catch up with some amazing projects from @sheffielduni.bsky.social and @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social . Brilliant to see @sabinelittle.bsky.social and the beautiful Quilt of Welcome coming together.
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Our latest analysis 'Improving children's oral health update: integrated health and education solutions' calls for cross-government leadership, connected datasets and a focus on prevention.
@leedspaedsdent.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_O...
#ChildrenFirst
@leedspaedsdent.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social
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#ChildrenFirst
October 31, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Our latest analysis 'Improving children's oral health update: integrated health and education solutions' calls for cross-government leadership, connected datasets and a focus on prevention.
@leedspaedsdent.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_O...
#ChildrenFirst
@leedspaedsdent.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social
www.n8research.org.uk/media/CotN_O...
#ChildrenFirst
Not all young people are digital natives. In fact, 75% of young people don’t feel they have the necessary digital skills to thrive in life.
What if a life-size playable board game could help students learn about digital inequalities in everyday life?
www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/bridgin...
What if a life-size playable board game could help students learn about digital inequalities in everyday life?
www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/bridgin...
Bridging the ‘digital divide’ with board games
Helping young people who have moved to University navigate online and digital spaces necessary for their education, and overcome the pitfalls they may encounter, is the subject of a new board game fro...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Not all young people are digital natives. In fact, 75% of young people don’t feel they have the necessary digital skills to thrive in life.
What if a life-size playable board game could help students learn about digital inequalities in everyday life?
www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/bridgin...
What if a life-size playable board game could help students learn about digital inequalities in everyday life?
www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/bridgin...
Anyone up for a ghost hunt? 👻
As part of The Conversation’s ‘Scary Stories for Kids’ series, folklorist Catherine Bannister shares how the 1970’s non-fiction book, ‘All About Ghosts’, has gripped a generation’s spooky curiosity.
theconversation.com/scary-storie...
#halloween #ghoststories
As part of The Conversation’s ‘Scary Stories for Kids’ series, folklorist Catherine Bannister shares how the 1970’s non-fiction book, ‘All About Ghosts’, has gripped a generation’s spooky curiosity.
theconversation.com/scary-storie...
#halloween #ghoststories
Scary stories for kids: All About Ghosts is a non-fiction book that gave me all the knowledge to spot spectres
Real facts based on hard research for kids who are serious about ghosts.
theconversation.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Anyone up for a ghost hunt? 👻
As part of The Conversation’s ‘Scary Stories for Kids’ series, folklorist Catherine Bannister shares how the 1970’s non-fiction book, ‘All About Ghosts’, has gripped a generation’s spooky curiosity.
theconversation.com/scary-storie...
#halloween #ghoststories
As part of The Conversation’s ‘Scary Stories for Kids’ series, folklorist Catherine Bannister shares how the 1970’s non-fiction book, ‘All About Ghosts’, has gripped a generation’s spooky curiosity.
theconversation.com/scary-storie...
#halloween #ghoststories
Congrats to Lewis, Elsisi, Price and Dobbie who secure victory against @newcollegeoxf.bsky.social tonight to move to round two of #UniversityChallenge!
October 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Congrats to Lewis, Elsisi, Price and Dobbie who secure victory against @newcollegeoxf.bsky.social tonight to move to round two of #UniversityChallenge!
“That’s the biggest misunderstanding in this country of the housing crisis. That it’s a crisis reserved for the poorest people in insecure jobs…”
@drabioconnor.bsky.social talks to BBC Panorama’s Anita Rani as part of their investigation into the UK housing crisis.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
@drabioconnor.bsky.social talks to BBC Panorama’s Anita Rani as part of their investigation into the UK housing crisis.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Panorama - The Race to Build 1.5 Million Homes
The government’s made a very big promise: to build 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029. Anita Rani and Justin Rowlatt travel the length of the country to find out if it can be done.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
“That’s the biggest misunderstanding in this country of the housing crisis. That it’s a crisis reserved for the poorest people in insecure jobs…”
@drabioconnor.bsky.social talks to BBC Panorama’s Anita Rani as part of their investigation into the UK housing crisis.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
@drabioconnor.bsky.social talks to BBC Panorama’s Anita Rani as part of their investigation into the UK housing crisis.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The ocean is vast and uncertain. Discover how Sheffield researchers are combining multiple computer models to generate clearer, more reliable forecasts that are crucial for safeguarding the future of the UK's fish populations 👇
sheffield.ac.uk/research/pro...
sheffield.ac.uk/research/pro...
Protecting the UK's marine ecosystem
The ocean is vast and uncertain. Discover how Sheffield researchers are combining multiple computer models to generate clearer, more reliable forecasts that are crucial for safeguarding the future of ...
sheffield.ac.uk
October 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The ocean is vast and uncertain. Discover how Sheffield researchers are combining multiple computer models to generate clearer, more reliable forecasts that are crucial for safeguarding the future of the UK's fish populations 👇
sheffield.ac.uk/research/pro...
sheffield.ac.uk/research/pro...
Democratising data, renegade economists and visual activism: @nowthenmag.bsky.social on an afternoon at the @granthamcsf.bsky.social Sustainability Symposium 👇
nowthenmagazine.com/articles/the...
nowthenmagazine.com/articles/the...
"There is no neutral path anymore": How can scientists take action and tell stories to avert climate collapse?
An afternoon at the University of Sheffield’s Sustainability Symposium saw discussion on the roles of art and activism in furthering serious action on climate breakdown.
nowthenmagazine.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Democratising data, renegade economists and visual activism: @nowthenmag.bsky.social on an afternoon at the @granthamcsf.bsky.social Sustainability Symposium 👇
nowthenmagazine.com/articles/the...
nowthenmagazine.com/articles/the...
From robotic sheepdogs to tackling global challenges, explore the free Festival of Social Science in Sheffield! 👇
Social science helps us understand how people live, think, and connect.
Join us for Understanding Society - a week of exhibitions, interactive activities, talks and workshops exploring everything from activism to creative storytelling.
Programme: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/under...
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Join us for Understanding Society - a week of exhibitions, interactive activities, talks and workshops exploring everything from activism to creative storytelling.
Programme: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/under...
@ukri.org
October 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
From robotic sheepdogs to tackling global challenges, explore the free Festival of Social Science in Sheffield! 👇
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Social science helps us understand how people live, think, and connect.
Join us for Understanding Society - a week of exhibitions, interactive activities, talks and workshops exploring everything from activism to creative storytelling.
Programme: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/under...
@ukri.org
Join us for Understanding Society - a week of exhibitions, interactive activities, talks and workshops exploring everything from activism to creative storytelling.
Programme: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/under...
@ukri.org
October 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Social science helps us understand how people live, think, and connect.
Join us for Understanding Society - a week of exhibitions, interactive activities, talks and workshops exploring everything from activism to creative storytelling.
Programme: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/under...
@ukri.org
Join us for Understanding Society - a week of exhibitions, interactive activities, talks and workshops exploring everything from activism to creative storytelling.
Programme: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/under...
@ukri.org
A new film shining a spotlight on how traumatic world events - such as the outbreak of war - can have a major impact on people’s mental health is set to be released this month.
Introducing, The Nervous State: sheffield.ac.uk/news/link-be...
Introducing, The Nervous State: sheffield.ac.uk/news/link-be...
Link between mental health and traumatic world events, highlighted by new film
A University of Sheffield historian has collaborated on a new film that shines a spotlight on the link between mental health and major world events, such as the threat of war.
sheffield.ac.uk
October 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A new film shining a spotlight on how traumatic world events - such as the outbreak of war - can have a major impact on people’s mental health is set to be released this month.
Introducing, The Nervous State: sheffield.ac.uk/news/link-be...
Introducing, The Nervous State: sheffield.ac.uk/news/link-be...
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This autumn, we're hosting two @sheffielduni.bsky.social medical students!
Their project will address a critical issue: primary bone cancer misdiagnosed as 'growing pains' in children.
We look forward to sharing more soon 🩺
#BoneCancerAwarenessWeek #CouldItBeBoneCancer #UntilTheresACure
Their project will address a critical issue: primary bone cancer misdiagnosed as 'growing pains' in children.
We look forward to sharing more soon 🩺
#BoneCancerAwarenessWeek #CouldItBeBoneCancer #UntilTheresACure
October 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
This autumn, we're hosting two @sheffielduni.bsky.social medical students!
Their project will address a critical issue: primary bone cancer misdiagnosed as 'growing pains' in children.
We look forward to sharing more soon 🩺
#BoneCancerAwarenessWeek #CouldItBeBoneCancer #UntilTheresACure
Their project will address a critical issue: primary bone cancer misdiagnosed as 'growing pains' in children.
We look forward to sharing more soon 🩺
#BoneCancerAwarenessWeek #CouldItBeBoneCancer #UntilTheresACure
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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
Through panel discussions featuring academics, practitioners & activists, we will be exploring how systemic change comes through true interdisciplinarity and the creation of community. #SheffSustSymp
October 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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
Through panel discussions featuring academics, practitioners & activists, we will be exploring how systemic change comes through true interdisciplinarity and the creation of community. #SheffSustSymp
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.
youtu.be/_3J2np3dBWg?...
youtu.be/_3J2np3dBWg?...
Decoding Dong | Digitally Preserving their Architectural Heritage
YouTube video by The University of Sheffield
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October 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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.
youtu.be/_3J2np3dBWg?...
youtu.be/_3J2np3dBWg?...