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Sheffield Drag Soc perform at their End of Year Show

Sheffield Drag Soc perform at their End of Year Show

by Billy Yeomans | May 22, 2026 | Charity, Culture, News, Politics, University

Last week the drag society at the University of Sheffield put on their final show of year, filled with jaw-dropping acts from artists new and old. This year has been a busy one for drag soc, which has used many of its shows throughout the year to raise money for...
Sheffield Food festival is back for its 15th year

Sheffield Food festival is back for its 15th year

by Ciara Stacey | May 22, 2026 | Community, Culture, News

The Sheffield food festival is set to take place from 23 May to 26 May over the May bank holiday weekend.  The festival aims to celebrate the food, music and culture of Sheffield with free entry over the course of the weekend.  The event is set to have over 60...
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...
Local businesses struggle amid regeneration disruption 

Local businesses struggle amid regeneration disruption 

by Sophia Boothby | May 22, 2026 | Community, News

A scheme to regenerate Attercliffe is impacting local businesses as major road closures take effect and construction work gets underway.  Richard Pierce, owner of Fry Master, located on Attercliffe Road, said: “​​I am deeply concerned about the timing of these ongoing...
Age UK Sheffield joins national campaign Dementia Action Week 2026

Age UK Sheffield joins national campaign Dementia Action Week 2026

by Maria Marques | May 22, 2026 | Charity, Community, News

Age UK Sheffield has joined NHS partners in raising awareness on dementia during Dementia Action Week 2026. The campaign highlights the importance of community and support offered by charities such as Age UK with specialist advice and essential services available for...
WATCH: Student raising awareness for lost teaching compensation

WATCH: Student raising awareness for lost teaching compensation

by Philip Lamb | May 22, 2026 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, University, Watch

A University of Sheffield student teamed up with the Sheffield branch of the University and College Union to be a voice to students trying to claim compensation for missed teaching due to strikes. The strikes came due to a disagreement with the Union and the...
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