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Sheffield Hallam University apprenticeships praised by Ofsted

Sheffield Hallam University has welcomed the outcome of Ofsted’s latest inspection of its sector leading apprenticeships, with inspectors confirming strong standards across four key areas.

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University celebrates nine shortlistings at Whatuni Student Choice Awards

Sheffield Hallam University has been shortlisted in nine categories at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026, including for the prestigious University of the Year Award.

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Former Master Cutler appointed Honorary Professor at Sheffield Hallam

Philip Rodrigo, the former Master Cutler, has been appointed as an Honorary Professor at Sheffield Hallam University

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400 students present business strategies

More than 400 students have presented strategic solutions to address real-world business challenges to global organisations, at a large-scale consultancy project event hosted by Sheffield Hallam University.

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Exercise advice for long covid may be doing more harm than good

New Scientist: Caroline Dalton has been featured in a piece in New Scientist looking at long Covid and exercise. Caroline argues that long Covid exercise advice should be cautious and individualized, because pushing people to steadily increase activity can worsen symptoms and pacing is often safer.

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Why understanding autism means looking beyond spoken language – two autistic researchers of communication explain

The Conversation: Chris Bailey, Senior Lecturer, Sheffield Institute of Education, has co-written a piece for The Conversation which argues that understanding autism requires paying attention to communication beyond spoken words, including facial expression, gesture, prosody, and the mutual misunderstandings that can arise between autistic and non-autistic people.

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‘Apprenticeship policy changes must protect degree routes for all ages’

As National Apprenticeship Week approaches, it’s a timely moment to reflect on the future of the apprenticeship system itself.

National Cancer Plan is a bold ambition that must leave no one behind

The newly published National Cancer Plan for England presents a pivotal opportunity to revolutionise cancer care in England.

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With studies complete, they will now be joining the regional workforce

By Professor Liz Mossop, Vice-Chancellor