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Sheffield study shows betting is higher during football matches with gambling ads

Sheffield study shows betting is higher during football matches with gambling ads

by Maggie Porter | May 22, 2026 | Long Reads, News, Research, Sport

The University of Sheffield researchers found that in the 2022 World Cup betting on online sites and apps was up 24% during matches that featured advertisements for these sites compared to the ones that didn’t.  This has raised concerns ahead of the 2026 World...
WATCH: Pints, particles and professors at Sheffield science festival

WATCH: Pints, particles and professors at Sheffield science festival

by Archie Tait | May 21, 2026 | Culture, Education, News

Academics and the public came together this week to celebrate the Pint Of Science festival in Sheffield. The event spans multiple venues across the city and aims to engage the public with lectures about topics from cancer research to microbes. Audience members are...
Mental health awareness week continues with neurodiversity event

Mental health awareness week continues with neurodiversity event

by Lucy Oliver | May 15, 2026 | Education, News

Hosted by Montrose Health Group and Merchants House, an ‘Interweaving neurodiversity and mental health’ event will take place in Neepsend today. The panel will explore the connection between neurodiversity and mental health. The event aims to reduce stigma...
University of Sheffield students demystify diet beliefs

University of Sheffield students demystify diet beliefs

by James Lewis | May 14, 2026 | Education, News, Research, Uncategorised, University

A group of Masters students from the University of Sheffield have set up stalls in the Student Union, holding an outreach event for their Human Nutrition course. The stall focuses specifically on protein, helping communicate to the public a better understanding of...
WATCH: Sheffield student photographers showcase their range of ‘one-of-a-kind’ projects after fundraising success

WATCH: Sheffield student photographers showcase their range of ‘one-of-a-kind’ projects after fundraising success

by Charlotte Pickthall | May 14, 2026 | Charity, Culture, Education, News, University, Watch

Eleven photography students from Sheffield Hallam University were able to successfully exhibit their work this week after persistent fundraising. Their exhibition was held at Gloam gallery, on Arundel Street, and displayed unique and individual projects that...
University of Sheffield staff continue strikes more than a year on

University of Sheffield staff continue strikes more than a year on

by Tyra Martin | May 8, 2026 | Education, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2, Uncategorised, University

The Sheffield University and College Union are continuing to strike to protest the cuts and changes to staffing costs. Staff are taking part in picket lines across the University of Sheffield campus from 7-14 May and are also calling on staff to take continuous action...
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