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Sheffield Hallam ranked top five university in England in prestigious student awards

Sheffield Hallam University has been named as a top five university in England at the prestigious national Whatuni Student Choice Awards, voted for entirely by students.

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Sheffield Hallam University appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Sheffield Hallam University has announced the appointment of Professor Sam Grogan as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor

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Sheffield Hallam University and Sheffield Theatres launch Musical Theatre Degree

Sheffield Hallam University in association with Sheffield Theatres have launched a new BA Musical Theatre degree programme, to develop emerging talent in the region

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Sheffield Business School successfully reaccredited under the Small Business Charter

Sheffield Business School has been awarded the maximum five-year continued accreditation status by the Small Business Charter, recognising the school’s sustained support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

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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