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@sheffieldUni
just won the University of the Year award at
@whatuni
! Weโre speechless! Thanks again to the
@sheffielduni
community - from our students and staff to alumni and supporters in the city and beyond.
#WUSCA
RAHUL WINS!!! We are all immensely proud of Rahulโs performance throughout Bake Off. From baking to make new friends to becoming the winner of Bake Off, Rahul has captured the hearts of the nation ๐
#TEAMRAHUL
Due to the current national lockdown restrictions, we will not charge rent to students who are unable to make use of their University owned or managed accommodation between 4 January and 22 February 2021.
Racism isnโt only an issue in the USA.
We want our staff, students, alumni, partners and communities to know that
#BlackLivesMatter
If anyone wants to talk to us about how you are feeling about events in America and beyond then we are here to listen and support you. (1/2)
Our campus is home to more than 1,400 trees - roughly one to every 32 people working and studying at the University. Researchers from
@Leeds_LEAF
looked into the benefits the trees bring to the city.
We are delighted to announce that Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, is being awarded an honorary degree today for her success in music and public championing of inclusivity and diversity!! Watch this space for moreโฆ ๐
@SELFESTEEM___
@sheffielduni
Hereโs Skipp in the IC, he spends his time getting me to (and sleeping through) lectures and seminars. He loves his downtime in Weston Park! Totally reckon he should get an honorary degree...
During World War II, Kathleen Roberts was working 72 hour weeks while being paid less than men doing the same job. Following her campaign to get the cityโs Women of Steel recognised, Kathleen has been made an Honorary Doctor of Engineering at 100-years-old this afternoon.
What an incredible morning! A chance meeting between Sheffielder Tony Foulds and
@MrDanWalker
has led to a historic
#SheffieldFlypast
. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this amazing moment happen
#TonyGotAFlyPast
. ๐๐๐
I knew Sheffield wouldnโt let us down. Wow! This is the most incredible thing I have ever been involved in. From asking Tony if he was ok... to this in 6 weeks. Heโs amazing... youโre amazing... this is amazing ๐ข๐ฉ
#TonyGotAFlypast
#RememberTheTen
#BBCbreakfast
go on Kelham Island - it's been ranked the 35th coolest neighbourhood in the world - yep you read that right, the *world* (sorry crookesmoor, try again next year)
Three years ago, Michael Gove claimed "people in this country have had enough of experts".
Michael Gove was wrong. Our research has shown there is no evidence to support this. In fact, there is more desire to hear from experts than politicians ๐
We're pleased to announce we've been ranked as 28th in the Complete University Guide 2021! 12 of our subjects have also been ranked in the top 10 in the UK! ๐
We've been ranked the best University in Yorkshire and Humber, second amongst all northern universities and 13th in the Russell Group for the percentage of employed graduates who are in โhighly skilled employment.โ
Read more๐
The health and wellbeing of our students and staff is our top priority. We have no alternative option, given the current circumstances, but to temporarily suspend face-to-face teaching from Monday 16 March. (1/2)
A
@sheffielduni
study has determined Sheffield as the "home of football", sporting the oldest clubs, grounds, trophies and even many of the rules that have shaped the way football is played today. (1/11)
You come on here... with your valid points... giving it the big one ๐๐ป
People now seem to be assuming I am the guardian of the gates of Oxbridge. I had no hope of getting in there or on Love Island ๐
I went to
@sheffielduni
and loved it ๐
Our scientists, in partnership with the
@SheffieldHosp
Virology team, have successfully sequenced their first two whole genomes of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from UK patients.
Find out more here ๐
Thanks to
@Reverend_Makers
who sent us this special message and acoustic performance to share as part of todayโs graduation celebrations for Sheffieldโs new doctors ๐
#ShefUniGrad
Back in 1995,
@MrDanWalker
began his University of Sheffield journey.
This Thursday, he will become an Honorary Doctorate of Letters as part of our Winter Graduation.
We caught up with him to hear how studying with us helped to shape his incredible career.
#ShefUniGrad
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Weโve been ranked a top 20 UK University in
@thetimes
Good University Guide 2023, up two places from last year. Thanks to our staff and students for making us a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
NEW STUDENTS โ ๏ธ
If you're preparing what you need for moving to Sheffield, leave the sauces at home. Our city is the birthplace and home of Henderson's Relish.
#FridayFact
โEvery time I wasnโt quiet just to keep the peace. Every time I said no, when I really meant no. Every time I didnโt let a sound engineer assume I wouldnโt be playing the drum kit."
Watch Rebecca Lucy Taylor's beautiful speech ๐
@SELFESTEEM___
We're proud to announce that
@neuroshef
has been awarded the
#QueensAnniversaryPrize
for innovation in neuroscience research that is delivering real benefits for people living with devastating neurodegenerative diseases.
Read more, here:
Just a one per cent drop in the number of EU migrants living in London after
#Brexit
could cause nearly 120,000 job losses, according to new research by
@GwilymPryce1
from
@USPSheffield
.
The study shows EU migrants ultimately generate more jobs than they take.
The University has introduced a safety net policy for all exams and assessments due to take place. This will recognise the value of marks you have already achieved up to March 2020 for assessed work. (1/2)
๐๐๐ to
@sheffieldsu
for winning
@WhatUni
Best Studentsโ Union award for the 6th year running! This is a real honour - weโre so proud of our students, staff and everyone in the
@sheffielduni
community for making our SU the best in the UK โค๏ธ
#WUSCA
VARSITY CHAMPIONS! ๐
A massive congratulations to all of our students who have competed throughout this year's competition and who have helped to make it
#7InARow
. You're the best ๐ค๐
Nesh โ๏ธ
Mardy ๐ค
Duck? ๐ฆ
We introduced our international students to some local dialect to help make Sheffield feel even more like home
#shefintro18
Wow! ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฟ to
@sheffieldsu
on an incredible SEVEN year streak for Best Studentsโ Union award at
@WhatUni
tonight! Congratulations to all the students, staff and all in the
@SheffieldUni
community. Youโre literally the best.
#WUSCA
๐The National Student Survey is out and the University of Sheffield has placed top of Russell Group (RG) universities. Congratulations to all our university colleagues and
@SheffieldSU
for this achievement! Itโs a testament to your hard work.
#NSS2023
1/2
A poem called In Praise Of Air by Simon Armitage (printed on a material that purifies air by catalytic oxidation) removed 2 tons of Nitrogen Oxide from the surrounding atmosphere in the 3 years it was on display at Sheffield University.
Meet Skipp ๐พ He's been by
@EllenWatson95
's side throughout her time in Sheffield and is one of the thousands of amazing
@GuideDogs
in the UK.
We spent a day with Ellen to hear how Skipp has enabled her to follow her dream career - and see just how popular he is on campus ๐๐ถ
We're proud to announce that we've switched to 100% renewable electricity! ๐
Our new contract will provide electricity for the entire University estate generated exclusively from wind, hydro and solar sources โก๏ธ
โThe tofersen trial is the first trial in which patients have reported an improvement in their motor function...โ
Researchers from
@neuroshef
and
@SheffieldBRC
have found a drug that can slow and reduce the progression of MND caused by the faulty SOD1 gene.
@biogen
@mndassoc
We hope you're staying safe and well as we all adjust to life in lockdown. We wanted brighten your day by sharing some of the many reasons we are proud of
@Sheffunistaff
and students and the hard work they are doing to help combat coronavirus ๐
#unisupport
Sheffield is to be placed in Tier 3 (Very High) of the national Covid alert levels from 00:01 on Saturday 24 October. We are working through what the new restrictions mean for our university and will be in touch with staff and students to provide more detail as soon as possible.
We are live tonight with our Leaders Special on
@BBCOne
at 7pm with Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn, Nicola Sturgeon and Jo Swinson. Before that Fiona gives us a look behind the scenes.
#bbcqt
Weโre temporarily moving all teaching online, with the exception of clinical teaching, from Friday 9 October, with face-to-face teaching resuming from Monday 19 October, in response to the increase in Covid-19 cases in the city and within our university community. (1/6)
Weโve been ranked 31st in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2021 - a rise of 14 places from last year.
A huge thank you to our staff and students for your hard work and commitment. ๐
Today's Winter Graduation ceremonies saw
@MrDanWalker
become an Honorary Doctorate of Letters. ๐
We spoke to him beforehand to find out how it feels to be recognised for his work in the world of broadcasting.
#ShefUniGrad
Congratulations and welcome to all the new members of the Sheffield family ๐
We do things differently in Sheffield. Hereโs a taste of what to expect.
Arts Tower, home to the School of Architecture, the Department of Landscape and one of only two paternoster lifts left in the UK.
#shefunilife
(Photo by
@es_kwon
)