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Connecting care research across Europe: CIRCLE at the Eurocarers Research Working Group in Kraków

Dr Maria Petrillo attended a Eurocarers Research Working Group meeting and conference in Kraków, Poland. Read her account of the trip here.
Hand drawn illustration showing the visible and invisible parts of the care ecosystem. The visible parts of the ecosystem are shown in the top half of the image, the word ‘Visible’ appears above a tree. Characters in care settings appear with various buildings. The following text headings are also visible in the top half of the image, ‘Statutory’, ‘Care Home’, ‘services at home’, ‘Emergency services’, ‘Primary care’, ‘New services’, ‘HOSPITAL’, ‘REHAB’ and ‘Care providers’.

Carers Week 2026: the Centre for Care and ‘Building Carer-friendly communities’

Professor Nathan Hughes, Jon Glasby and Liam Foster posing in front of a CIRCLE banner

CIRCLE Annual Lecture- watch on demand

Watch on demand the recording from our Annual Lecture 2026 with Professor Jon Glasby.
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The 7th Transforming Care Conference: Social and Human Rights in Care

IMPACT Networks Manager, Amber Cagney, shares her experience of attending the 7th Transforming Care Conference in Helsinki.
CIRCLE Co-Directors and Louise Dore pose for a photo in front of a banner

CIRCLE Showcase June 2025

On Tuesday 17th June 2025, CIRCLE held a showcase of our research theme updates for colleagues at the University of Sheffield.
SOC Professor Sue Yeandle

Professor Sue Yeandle recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

University of Sheffield Professor, Sue Yeandle, has been appointed OBE (Officer of the British Empire) in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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An international network of communications officers

CIRCLE’s Communications Coordinator, Dan Williamson, joined peers in Brussels to kickstart a network of communications professionals led by long-term partners, Eurocarers.
Head and shoulders image of Maria Petrillo

International Women’s Day 2025 - Maria Petrillo

This month is International Women’s Day. To mark the event we are showcasing some of our amazing female academics whose research is helping to make a positive impact on the lives of other women. Here we feature Dr Maria Petrillo.....