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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...
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...
The University of Sheffield denies ‘spying’ accusations

The University of Sheffield denies ‘spying’ accusations

by Carolina Rebelo | 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...
Mind your language: Sheffield leads UK’s first swear census

Mind your language: Sheffield leads UK’s first swear census

by Archie Tait | Apr 23, 2026 | Culture, News, Research, Top stories, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The UK’s first swear word census has been launched by linguists at the University of Sheffield, aiming to document the way people express themselves across the UK. The project has invited the public to submit taboo words and phrases they use in everyday life in the...

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