Originally posted on Hobbling Along:
A couple of months ago I was back in Sheffield and I attended a particular event that happens yearly, this was my third time attending it, last year I had also volunteered on the ticket stall. It was the 24 Hour Inspire event, aimed at raising money for charity. 24…
Originally posted on We Are Sheffield Students:
The 24 Hour Inspire 2016 is taking place from 5pm on Thursday 12th May to (you guessed it) 5pm on Friday 13th May in the Hicks building, Lecture Theatre 1. The event consists of 24 hours of lectures on a diverse range of topics, each lasting 30 minutes,…
Graduation 2015 Graduands and guests observed a minute’s silence at the 2015 Physics & Astronomy ceremony in memory of Tim Richardson. The students receiving their degree awards were the last group of undergraduates to have been taught by Tim, and a number of those receiving their doctorates on the day had also worked closely with … More Inspiration for Life Newsletter, September 2015
There will be more detailed and considered reflections on this year’s 24 Hour Inspire – including the final total of the funds raised – soon, but in the meantime, enjoy this compilation of contributions to our Diary Room, which gives you a real flavour of the event. A full list of all those who helped … More 24 Hour Inspire 2015
14.00 Friday 17 April – Professor Vanessa Toulmin: The Return of the Dancing Pig
We’re all set for the lecture marathon on 16-17 April (5.00 pm on Thursday 16th – 5.00 pm on Friday 17 April). The link below gives you full details of all of the talks, to help you plan your 24 hours! 24 Hour Inspire programme details 150415 You’ll also find details of ticket prices, and of … More 24 Hour Inspire 2015
Catherine Annabel Inspiration for Life Introduction and welcome 17:00:00 Professor John Flint Town & Regional Planning Victoria Henshaw – a tribute 17:30:00 Dr Nate Adams Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Throwing spanners at nanobots 18:00:00 Dr Victoria Williamson Music Music for wellbeing: possibilities and promise 18:30:00 Professor Paul White Geography Global population growth – the good … More 24 Hour Inspire, 16-17 April 2015 – Programme
Two years ago, as Tim was dealing with the diagnosis of terminal cancer, and going through the ordeal of chemotherapy, he was talking to various friends and colleagues about what he wanted his legacy to be. Typically for Tim, it was all about other people. About students, in his own department and beyond, about other … More Tim’s vision – Inspiration for Life
Obituary for Tim Richardson, Times Higher, 2 May 2013 This week’s Times Higher features a tribute to Tim, ‘an inspirational teacher and authority on nanoscience’.
