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World-first NHS trial to transform care for people with motor neurone disease

People living with motor neurone disease (MND) will benefit from a world first NHS clinical trial using innovative remote monitoring tech, helping them to access breathing support from home.
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Pioneering therapy could offer hope for psychosis patients struggling with disturbing mental images

A pioneering therapy targeting distressing and disturbing mental images for people with psychosis could lead to a transformative intervention for a condition estimated to cost England almost £12 billion a year.
A group of students play the life size boardgame, one is holding a card and reading aloud, whilst everyone stands on the board in their own space.

Bridging the ‘digital divide’ with board games

Helping young people who have moved to University navigate online and digital spaces necessary for their education, and overcome the pitfalls they may encounter, is the subject of a new board game from the University of Sheffield.
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Mediterranean diet beats standard advice for IBS patients

A Mediterranean diet is significantly more effective than traditional dietary advice for managing IBS symptoms, new research from the University of Sheffield has found.
The robot medic administering an injection to a model patient

New robot medics to go where doctors can’t, developed by University of Sheffield scientists

Game-changing robotics technology that can provide remote medical treatment to casualties in high-risk emergency environments, has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
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University of Sheffield awarded University Mental Health Charter Award

The University of Sheffield has been awarded the University Mental Health Charter Award from Student Minds – the UK’s student mental health charity.

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Stretchable robotic fabrics, developed by University of Sheffield scientists

Robotic fabrics that can shrink, grow in size and move with precision are becoming a reality, thanks to new research from scientists at the University of Sheffield.
'Seeking Resilience' an artists representation of a garden designed by student Camellia Hayes. Credit: India Hobson.

New generation of young designers showcase best of Sheffield talent at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

Eight aspiring landscape architects from the University of Sheffield will be showcasing garden designs at this year’s RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.
Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor

Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor to be awarded honorary degree from University of Sheffield

Chart-topping Rebecca Lucy Taylor, better known by her stage name Self Esteem, will be made an honorary Doctor of Music at the University of Sheffield today (Monday 17 July 2023).