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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...
Sheffield Orthotist calls on schools to review ‘old-fashioned’ uniform policies 

Sheffield Orthotist calls on schools to review ‘old-fashioned’ uniform policies 

by Amelia Wankowicz | May 1, 2026 | Education, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

A leading orthotist at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, warns that children’s foot health could be compromised by school uniform requirements.  Fran Makey started a petition in June 2025 calling for schools around the country to review “every part of the uniform,”...
University of Sheffield industrial action strike to take place during peak exam season

University of Sheffield industrial action strike to take place during peak exam season

by Angus Hogarth | Apr 30, 2026 | Education, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, University

Staff at the University of Sheffield will walk out on strike for the second time in less than six months next week in a bid to protect jobs. Sheffield UCU members have voted in favour of taking industrial action from Thursday May 7 to Thursday May 14 inclusive. When...
Local research centre investigates asbestos in schools 

Local research centre investigates asbestos in schools 

by Sophia Boothby | Apr 24, 2026 | Education, News, Watch

A Sheffield based research centre has started a project that looks into asbestos in schools and how that affects school-based education workers. Mesothelioma is a rare and often incurable cancer that develops on the lungs or other internal organs usually due to...
Sheffield Hallam University in talks to close Collegiate Nursery

Sheffield Hallam University in talks to close Collegiate Nursery

by Billy Yeomans | Apr 24, 2026 | Community, Education, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

In a letter sent to parents, Sheffield Hallam University revealed that they are consulting on the proposed closure of the collegiate campus nursery at the end of the summer term. This move could see a number of parents having to make alternative arrangements for...
The University of Sheffield denies ‘spying’ accusations

The University of Sheffield denies ‘spying’ accusations

by Carolina | Apr 23, 2026 | News, Palestine, Politics, Research, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, University

The University of Sheffield has denied accusations that it has been ‘spying’ on students who have advocated for Palestine. This comes following a joint investigation by Al Jazeera, a news company, and Liberty, which found that 12 universities, including...
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