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ProtectED? Exploring the duty of care universities hold towards their students

ProtectED? Exploring the duty of care universities hold towards their students

by Fern McErlane | May 12, 2023 4:13PM | Campaign - Universities, Uncategorized

An estimated 100 students die after taking their own lives every year, but as there is no legal statutory duty of care, grieving parents have no legal power to hold universities to account.  Today marks the first step for campaigners seeking a new law to change this,...
Green Estate receives King’s Enterprise Award for Sustainable Development

Green Estate receives King’s Enterprise Award for Sustainable Development

by Fern McErlane | Apr 24, 2023 4:07PM | News

A Sheffield organisation focused on sustainability has received official recognition from the King. Green Estate Community Interest Company (CIC) announced it was chosen for the Sustainable Development category of the The King’s Awards for Enterprise on 21 April. It...
Sheffield schools to take part in ‘biggest ever’ football session for girls

Sheffield schools to take part in ‘biggest ever’ football session for girls

by Fern McErlane | Feb 27, 2023 4:43PM | Sport

An upcoming nationwide campaign encourages girls at school to take part in football in an all-day event. #LetGirlsPlay is spearheaded by the FA and Barclays, and aims for girls to have the same football opportunities as boys in schools and clubs by 2024. Schools are...
Richard Dentith death: boy, 17, pleads not guilty to murder charge

Richard Dentith death: boy, 17, pleads not guilty to murder charge

by Fern McErlane | Feb 27, 2023 1:18PM | News

The trial of a 17-year-old boy who is charged with the murder of a Sheffield man began today. Richard Dentith, 31, was stabbed to death in the early hours of 7 April 2022. The incident occurred outside the Earl Marshall Guest House on Grimesthorpe Road, Burngreave,...
Mental health charity’s Christmas party fundraiser success

Mental health charity’s Christmas party fundraiser success

by Fern McErlane | Dec 12, 2022 3:58PM | News

A Christmas fundraiser for a Sheffield mental health charity welcomed hundreds through their doors last week. Sheffield Flourish who organised the event to support those who are struggling with their wellbeing in a bid to raise funds to ensure they can carry on...
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