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University of Sheffield researchers join £50 million national programme to tackle maternity inequalities

Researchers from the University of Sheffield are playing a leading role in a new £50 million national research programme aiming to improve maternity care, reduce health inequalities and support better outcomes for women, babies and families.
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Northern children more likely to have mental health difficulties than those in the South, Government report finds

A children’s mental health crisis risks creating a ‘lost generation’ with those from the North worst affected - a new report co-authored by the University of Sheffield warns.
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University of Sheffield team recognised with Blackboard Catalyst Award for Teaching Excellence

A team at the University of Sheffield within the Faculty of Heath has been awarded a prestigious Blackboard Catalyst Award for ‘Teaching Excellence’.
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Schwartz Rounds facilitators recognised at University Education Awards

The impact of our Schwartz Rounds on healthcare students has been recognised at the University of Sheffield's Education Awards 2026.
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From guidance to practice: supporting care home staff to embed the Sexual Rights Charter

New research explores how to create a culture of openness around relationships and sexuality in care homes, with the aim to support care home staff in improving dignity and wellbeing for older adults.
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Aphasia Centre harnesses AI to transform communication for people with aphasia

51²è¹Ý¶ù’s Aphasia Centre is harnessing AI in therapy to help people with aphasia regain confidence, improve written communication, and reconnect with work, healthcare, and everyday life.
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Innovative new clinic supports younger stroke survivors

A new clinic offering support aimed specifically at the needs of younger stroke patients has been established in an innovative collaboration between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STH).
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National Apprenticeship Week: Katherine Oliver, Nursing apprenticeships

For National Apprenticeship Week we’re speaking to staff and students from our apprenticeship programmes. Today we’re talking to Katherine Oliver, the programme lead of our Student Nursing Associate and Registered Nurse apprenticeship programmes.