It’s almost exactly ten years since Inspiration for Life began. From the very start, everything we’ve achieved has depended on the goodwill, enthusiasm and expertise of so many people. Those of us on the Board of Trustees who have steered it since then could have achieved nothing without you. We began in October 2012, whilst … More Ten Years of Inspiration for Life
We started this year’s 24 Hour Inspire with a celebration of the city of Sheffield. City of beer, art and music – and all three were on offer over the course of the event (albeit the beer only in very restrained quantities). This remarkable and moving video by playwright Chris Bush summed it up: Straight … More From Sheffield to Zaatari – 24 hours of inspiration
One of Tim’s legacies to students in Physics & Astronomy was the award of prizes for students who have achieved academic success whilst making a wider contribution through voluntary work, and for those who have had to overcome obstacles and difficulties in order to complete their studies. It means a lot to us to know … More 2016 Tim Richardson Memorial Prize
This year’s event will take place on 12-13 May 2016 in the Hicks Building, University of Sheffield. We kick off at 5 pm on Thursday, and finish at 5 pm on Friday – in between there will be talks on life, the universe and everything, with speakers from across the University (and beyond). Full details … More 24 Hour Inspire 2016
Today it is three years since Tim Richardson passed away. Three years ago, his family were grieving and bereft, and all of those who had been lucky enough to be taught by him, to work with him, to count him as a friend, mourned too, and felt our world to be a little greyer, a … More 24 Hour Inspire 2016
Every year since 2010, some time in the autumn in Sheffield’s Endcliffe Park, there’s a 10k run to raise money for Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity, and every year since 2012, Tim’s Team has taken part. That first time, Tim was there with us, cheering us on. We wore yellow rosettes made by one of … More Running up that hill…
It’s been a good year for the charity – another very successful 24 Hour Inspire event, achieving registered charity status, and forging links with the Snowdon Trust to help us fulfil our education-related objectives. The Board of Trustees has been strengthened with the addition of co-opted members Lee Thompson and John Cockburn, both from the … More Greetings from all at Inspiration for Life for Christmas and for 2015
This short film gives a wonderful flavour of what it was like to be part of the 24 Hour Inspire this year. It was, once again, extraordinary, a delight and a privilege. For a start, the talks. From the Big Bang to the smaller but still quite startling bang that ensued when Nate Adams set … More 24 Hour Inspire 2014 – Reflections
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RlE8hp4WdI On 28 February/1 March 2013 we celebrated Tim’s life and legacy with 24 hours of lectures on everything from physics to philosophy. It was a wonderful event, made possible by the good will and generosity of so many people, and a fitting tribute to our dear friend and colleague. This short film captures the … More 24 Hour Inspire 2013
INSPIRATION FOR LIFE newsletter August 2013
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