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Chris is the Research Development Manager in the Research and Innovation Office, leading the Grants and Systems Team since June 2015.

Sarah is Relationship Manager for the Sheffield Innovation Programme, a regional initiative which aims to stimulate business growth and promote the development of long-term relationships with SMEs.This is achieved by providing access to a broad range of academic expertise and University facilities.

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COVID-19 has affected a disproportionate number of people with obesity in the UK. As such, the government has seen the pandemic as a “wake-up call” to the health risks of living with obesity. They have recently announced a long overdue strategy to tackle obesity in Britain. However, the proposals are not without criticism, and some feel the government’s plans aren’t enough to end obesity.

In recent months, Sheffield's two universities launched the £4m South Yorkshire Innovation Programme (SYIP) to help local businesses and organisations of all sizes to collaborate and innovate.

Professor Laura Serrant has worked in nursing for over 30 years. Here she gives her personal reflections on the history of the profession she loves.

I have been tracking how people are expressing beliefs and values using folkloric practices today. It seems that during these dark times they are being used to visibly brighten our communities. Many of us will have perpetuated these customs simply for something to do – particularly families desperate for ideas to occupy children.

A new report published recently by the social mobility charity the Sutton Trust, has claimed that higher-level apprenticeships are being snapped up by the middle classes and have become as sought after as a traditional university degree.

Dan Lally, Deputy COO at Sheffield Hallam University –one of the country’s largest higher and degree apprenticeship providers – discusses working with businesses and unlocking investment into Yorkshire through skills and training.