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University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ generates £4.82 billion for South Yorkshire and UK economies

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ generates over £4.82 billion for the UK economy and delivers a £6.40 return for every pound spent, according to a new report highlighting the Russell Group institution’s crucial role in driving economic growth.
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ City Council.
Dr Sabine Little stood with a group of children looking at the camera in a school setting at one of her previous Storytelling events.
Dr Sabine Little at a storytelling event with local school students. Credit: Ross Jarman

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ declared a UK City of Languages

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is the latest city nationally to be declared a ‘City of Languages’, in a new initiative aimed at promoting and helping the city’s multilingualism to flourish.
University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ academics at Pint of Science
University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ academics at Pint of Science

Pint of Science aims to get scientists out of the lab and into your local pub

Tickets are now on sale for the world’s largest festival of public science talks, Pint of Science, which will see University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ scientists take to the stage in venues across ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ (Monday 22 May - Wednesday 24 May).
Two people holding hands in comfort.

Implementing new roles in mental health services to address NHS workforce challenges

A new national project has been launched in collaboration between the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Health and Social Care NHS Trust to help NHS services to respond to the ongoing workforce crisis in mental health.
Andy Haldane at his Honorary Degree ceremony

Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane joins University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ AMRC as industrial board chair

Andy Haldane, former Bank of England chief economist and head of the Royal Society of Arts, will chair the industrial board at University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) for the next three years.
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre

First UK Clearing House for certifying new sustainable aviation fuels to launch at University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

UK’s SAF Clearing House will be led by the Energy Institute at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and will help remove the barriers to new fuels coming to market

Speakers presenting the launch of the Innovation Network

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Universities launch Innovation Network to boost South Yorkshire’s growth

A network that is set to boost growth and innovation throughout South Yorkshire has been launched by the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Hallam University.