Emma Sheppard
Emma Sheppard is a freelance journalist. Twitter @Emmalousheppard
June 2026
‘Every patient is different’: why inclusivity is at the heart of Sheffield Hallam’s healthcare courses
When students are trained to recognise diversity and offer personalised care, it results in better health outcomes for the communities they go on to serve. At Sheffield Hallam University, that ethos is powering the next generation of healthcare professionalsPaid for byThis content was paid for by Sheffield Hallam University and produced by the Guardian Labs team.
Paid for byThis content was paid for by Sheffield Hallam University and produced by the Guardian Labs team.
November 2025
Online schooling for families on the move: ‘You just need a computer, decent wifi and a quiet space’
Providing an education while taking children on a world tour can be challenging. Lessons online can help pupils stay on top of schooling, develop interpersonal skills and forge lasting friendshipsPaid for byThis content was paid for by Kings InterHigh and produced by the Guardian Labs team.
Paid for byThis content was paid for by Kings InterHigh and produced by the Guardian Labs team.
July 2024
‘Homesickness can hit any time’: how to cope with loneliness at university
It’s natural to miss friends and family when studying away from home, but thankfully there are many formal and informal support networks you can tap into to get over that humpPaid for byThis content was paid for by The Guardian Universities and produced by the Guardian Labs team.
Paid for byThis content was paid for by The Guardian Universities and produced by the Guardian Labs team.
July 2021
University challenges: how to live in harmony with your housemates
When houseshares go wrong, rows can break out over almost anything. When they go right, however, they can create lifelong friendships. Here we offer tried and tested tips to get along smoothly with everyonePaid for byThis content was paid for by The Guardian Universities and produced by the Guardian Labs team.Paid for byThis content was paid for by The Guardian Universities and produced by the Guardian Labs team.
February 2021
October 2020
Green jobs for graduates: what should you study and how can you reskill?
As the UK moves towards a more environmentally conscious society, more roles will be needed in the emerging green jobs market. So which degrees best prepare graduates?Paid for byThis content was paid for by Guardian Jobs and produced by the Guardian Labs team.
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September 2020
January 2020
September 2019
October 2018
The upstartsBanned ads and Olympic product design: how Heist is shaking up the lingerie marketIt’s worth almost as much as the sportswear market, yet the underwear industry spends virtually nothing on product innovation, and relies on advertising stereotypes. Can Heist’s women-first approach challenge that?
