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University staff prepare for nine day walkout

University staff prepare for nine day walkout

by Kate Nicholls | May 2, 2025 | Education, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Staff at the University of Sheffield are prepared to continue striking over the next two weeks, following the launch of industrial action on Wednesday. The official nine-day walkout begins on Tuesday 6 May, as members of the Sheffield University and College Union...
Strikes begin at the University of Sheffield

Strikes begin at the University of Sheffield

by Heather Treaton | May 1, 2025 | Community, Education, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The first strike in a series of walkouts took place yesterday at the University of Sheffield as staff protested ongoing restructuring plans. Members of the University and College Union (UCU) voted in favour of the strikes earlier in the month, with a 9-day walkout...
Sheffield’s Festival for Social Action inspires students to make a difference

Sheffield’s Festival for Social Action inspires students to make a difference

by Katie Mccririck | Mar 28, 2025 | Community, Education, News, Politics

Sheffield’s first-ever Festival for Social Action has brought together students, academics, and community groups to inspire action on climate, conservation, and social justice. Organised by Change Lab, in partnership with the Sheffield Students’ Union, the festival...
Yvette Cooper to meet with Parents of Harvey Willgoose

Yvette Cooper to meet with Parents of Harvey Willgoose

by George Van Oudenhove De St Gery | Mar 27, 2025 | Crime, Education, News, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper will meet with the parents of Harvey Willgoose today. The meeting comes seven weeks after the 15-year-old boy was stabbed whilst attending All Saints Catholic School in Sheffield. The incident received nationwide attention last month. In...
Christians in Sheffield come together to share their love for tech and worship music

Christians in Sheffield come together to share their love for tech and worship music

by Thomas Booth | Mar 20, 2025 | Community, Culture, Education, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

On Wednesday, Christians around the UK gathered at the Hideaway in Sheffield city centre to watch Christian artists SXXNT and Damares Gomes perform and converse over their love of tech. The event was run by global company FaithTech, whose station in Sheffield is the...
Successful SWFC anti-violence against women scheme draws to a close

Successful SWFC anti-violence against women scheme draws to a close

by Leah Massingham | Mar 14, 2025 | Charity, Community, Education, Sport

A scheme teaching young people about violence against women and girls has “educated males and empowered females” Youth manager says, as the campaign nears its conclusion. A ten month initiative by Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme ‘One...
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