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Beg your pardon! Swear words wanted to map regional dialects

Experts at Sheffield University want to create a snapshot of how English is spoken in 2026.

Evening Standard

How the ‘nocebo’ effect is putting women off the contraceptive pill

LET’S UNPACK THAT : As a new study highlights how social media misinformation is putting women off taking the contraceptive pill, Olivia Petter examines the consequences of opting for natural methods instead, and the growing distrust in medical experts

The Independent UK

‘At 21, I had a dual liver and kidney transplant. Now I’m training to be a surgeon’

Andy Prigg’s own health journey inspired him to study medicine at Sheffield University

The Independent UK

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Christian who had job offer withdrawn over views on homosexuality begins appeal

A 2024 tribunal heard that a charity withdrew the offer of a social worker job for Felix Ngole when it discovered online reports about his beliefs.

The Independent UK

Dr Jill Tattersall obituary

Other lives: Doctor who co-founded a clinic to provide unmarried women and girls with contraception in Sheffield in the 1960s

The Guardian - UK

Pro-Gaza groups ignore calls to halt protests on anniversary of October 7

Pro-Palestine protests are continuing across the UK on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, despite condemnation from political leaders and university officials. Around 100 people protested at Sheffield University, with organisers dismissing Sir Keir Starmer's claim that the timing of the demonstrations was “un-British”. Further protests are planned at…

The Independent UK

Pro-Palestine protesters defy calls to halt October 7 demonstrations

Dozens of people gathered at Sheffield University to shout pro-Palestinian chants in the first of a series of events planned across the UK.

Evening Standard

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Peter Hayward obituary

Other lives: Skilled administrator and driving force behind the resurrection of Dronfield railway station in Derbyshire

The Guardian - UK

Paul White obituary

Other lives: Sheffield University geographer with an international outlook

The Guardian - UK

Robert Stern obituary

Other lives: Professor at Sheffield University who was one of the leading British philosophers of his generation

The Guardian - UK

Toby Wall obituary

Other lives: Professor in occupational psychology at Sheffield University, whose research improved the quality of workers’ lives

The Guardian - UK

It’s 20 years since the UK hit ‘peak booze’. The hangover is still with us

A devil-may-care culture led to the UK’s highest drinking rates. Are we now paying the price for years of excess?

The Guardian - UK

Self Esteem gives emotional speech as she accepts an honorary doctorate from Sheffield University

“Believing in myself doesn’t come easily or naturally,” the performer said in a moving acceptance speech. “It’s a lifelong practice.”

Evening Standard

Patrick Renshaw obituary

Other lives: Historian of American politics and labour who produced a major study of the General Strike

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1.5million relatives providing over 50 hours a week of unpaid care as sector in crisis

A study by Sheffield University and Carers UK lays bare the contribution of families in easing the pressure on the vital service, amid growing calls for extra cash

Wales Online

Welsh university ranked best in UK for student life and teaching

Aberystwyth University took the crown in student-led awards while other Welsh universities also ranked well across categories in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards

The Guardian - UK

Anne Sanderson obituary

Other lives: Teacher, adviser and Ofsted inspector who wrote several books about early years education

The Guardian - UK

Sheffield University criticised for hiring private investigator after protest

Private investigator hired to look into possible involvement of two student activists in occupation of building

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Nasal spray could help people living with dementia and MND

Scientists at Sheffield University think they are close to developing remedy to fight these debilitating conditions

Daily Mirror

'Becoming a sperm donor is a difficult process, with UK now relying on donations from US'

Dr Miriam Stoppard shares important research from Sheffield University on the issues men face when trying to donate sperm, and explains why greater education is needed

The Guardian - UK

UK facing huge scale of unrest last seen in 1980s miners’ strike

Nearly 1.7 million mostly public sector workers are being balloted on or have voted for stoppages

The Guardian - UK

Journalist Paul Mason joins Labour race in Sheffield Central

Mason and Eddie Izzard vying for nomination in safe seat but two local councillors seen as favourites

Daily Mirror

'Taking antibiotics before going to the dentist could stop heart infections'

After a friend's brush with death, Dr Miriam Stoppard shares research from Sheffield University linking bad teeth to a potentially fatal heart condition and the preventative measures that could save lives

The Guardian - UK

I used to be ashamed of being a fangirl. Now I see how joyous and creative it was

Lady Gaga was my idol, but I didn’t dare tell anyone. Now a new wave of books and films shows us why female obsession is such an important part of growing up

Daily Mirror

All you need to know about the causes of 'heat dome' Death Valley-style UK heatwave

John Grant, Climate Lecturer at Sheffield University, explains why the UK experienced such a brutal heatwave which saw Britain reach its highest ever temperatures

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