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University staff strike amid concerns over cuts to staffing

University staff strike amid concerns over cuts to staffing

by Tom Ford | May 8, 2025 | Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised, Watch

Staff at the University of Sheffield are on day four of their strike action. The strikes are set to play out over ten days across three weeks. The striking comes in response to the University’s plan to cut staffing costs by £23 million over the next two years,...
Drivers refusing to use indicators ‘common’ and making roads ‘unsafe’

Drivers refusing to use indicators ‘common’ and making roads ‘unsafe’

by Poppy Wilson | May 8, 2025 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Drivers in Rotherham are worried that more and more people on the road are refusing to use their indicators. Other road users said problem is becoming a daily occurrence. On some heavily used roads it’s becoming a hazard, and it’s affecting all kinds of...
Sheffield United Community Foundation prepares for 2025 Inter-College Sports Day

Sheffield United Community Foundation prepares for 2025 Inter-College Sports Day

by Katie Howard | May 6, 2025 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Sheffield United Community Foundation has announced the return of it’s College Varsity, which is set to take place on Friday. The event brings together Sheffield United Community College students versus Sheffield Wednesday Community College for a multi-sport...
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 community supports Gaza at spring fundraiser

Sheffield community supports Gaza at spring fundraiser

by Asya Bakr | May 1, 2025 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A spring fundraiser has been held in Sheffield to support the Gaza Emergency Relief Fund in their efforts to raise money for Palestinian families in urgent need.  The event, held at St Andrew’s Church, Broomhall, and organised by Sheffield’s Palestine...
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