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Other lives: Doctor who co-founded a clinic to provide unmarried women and girls with contraception in Sheffield in the 1960s

Pro-Palestine protests are continuing across the UK on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, despite condemnation from political leaders and university officials. Around 100 people protested at Sheffield University, with organisers dismissing Sir Keir Starmer's claim that the timing of the demonstrations was “un-British”. Further protests are planned at…

Other lives: Professor in occupational psychology at Sheffield University, whose research improved the quality of workers’ lives

A devil-may-care culture led to the UK’s highest drinking rates. Are we now paying the price for years of excess?

“Believing in myself doesn’t come easily or naturally,” the performer said in a moving acceptance speech. “It’s a lifelong practice.”

Other lives: Historian of American politics and labour who produced a major study of the General Strike

A study by Sheffield University and Carers UK lays bare the contribution of families in easing the pressure on the vital service, amid growing calls for extra cash

Aberystwyth University took the crown in student-led awards while other Welsh universities also ranked well across categories in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards

Other lives: Teacher, adviser and Ofsted inspector who wrote several books about early years education