Wednesday 24 September 2014

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Who turns up to Improving Access to Psychological Therapy Services Initial Appointments?
Laura Di Bona, a RAT group researcher, and others from the University of Sheffield have just had a paper published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, entitled:Predictors of patient non-attendance at Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) services demonstration sites.They found that the clinical characteristics of risk to self, severity of emotional distress, and illness duration, alo

YESTERDAY

ScHARR Information Resources Blog: Social Media for Researchers ...
I attended the first joint University of Sheffield and Hallam University social media symposium for researchers yesterday at Hallam. I was there to deliver a presentation alongside Information Resources colleague and writer for ...
Social Media for Researchers - A Sheffield Universities Social Media Symposium
I attended the first joint University of Sheffield and Hallam University social media symposium for researchers yesterday at Hallam. I was there to deliver a presentation alongside Information Resources colleague and writer for this blog Claire Beecroft on Altmetrics in the Academy. The event was run jointly by Hallam’s SHaRD Programme and Think Ahead Sheffield to help early-career researchers bui
Delve into a world of discovery and extraordinary experiments
The world’s first robotic plant, glowing zebrafish embryos and a kinetic sculpture of ice and fire will be on show as the University of Sheffield offers a glimpse into its world leading research during Researchers’ Night (Friday 26 September 2014).
Google smartwatch software - Android Wear
This year Google's software, Android Wear, for smartwatches will start appearing on a range of devices. A big question on customers lips is: "Is Android Wear worth investing in when I already have something that works?" The answer to this question was reported in an article in the Guardian and in summary says - yes it is worth investing in. Why? It's quicker, less intrusive and becomes h

SEP 23

The Wizzybug is here!
Wizzybug is the fun and innovative powered wheelchair for children under 5. It aims to meet the mobility needs of children with conditions including but not limited to cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy. Generally there is no NHS funding for powered mobility for children under 5 so Designability runs a charitable UK loan scheme which provides Wizzybugs F
ScHARR Information Resources Blog: Sound and Vision - MmIT ...
Leo then introduced The University of Sheffield's new Pro-Vice Chancellor for Learning & Teaching, Professor Anne Peat. Anne spoke about the various areas the University was working hard on to implement new platforms of ...
Ask a grown-up: what happens to people when they become drunk? - The Guardian
The GuardianAsk a grown-up: what happens to people when they become drunk?The Guardian Alcohol enters the blood via the stomach and bowel, and then flows through the body to the heart, brain and muscles. This happens quickly, and many people like the feeling of a warm buzz. Alcohol affects the parts of the brain that control important ...
Recently published CEAs
Twice each month the CEA Registry Blog lists recently published cost utility studies and associated papers.  From the ones listed this time, here's a few in our areas of research interest:Graham CN, Hechmati G, Hjelmgren J, et. al. Cost-effectiveness analysis of panitumumab plus mFOLFOX6 compared with bevacizumab plus mFOLFOX6 for first-line treatment of patients with wild-type RAS metastatic colo
The Wizzybug is here!
Wizzybug is the fun and innovative powered wheelchair for children under 5. It aims to meet the mobility needs of children with conditions including but not limited to cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy. Generally there is no NHS funding for powered mobility for children under 5 so Designability runs a charitable UK loan scheme which provides Wizzybugs F

SEP 22

Sound and Vision - MmIT 2014 National Conference Retrospective
Sound and Vision was the theme for the latest Multimedia and Information Technology (MmIT) national conference run by myself and colleagues from the MmIT Committee hosted at The Edge in Endcliffe Village on the 11th and 12th September. The MmIT Group is a special interest group as part of The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals and focuses on the topic areas around multime
Intro Week
It’s Intro Week at ScHARR as we welcome a new cohort of students. You can find the Intro Week event timetable here. All the maps, pictures and directions you might need are here. Or if you’re looking for an interactive campus map, that’s here. Here are some useful tips for your first few weeks. And here is a vital checklist of things to do in your first week.

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