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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.
The Wave - external shot of the Faculty of Social Sciences building Feb 2023
External shot of the Wave - the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ receives over £1 million to boost impact of social sciences

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has been awarded a total of £1,125,000 to enhance the translation of its social science research from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC’s) Impact Acceleration Account fund (IAA).
Representatives from UKAEA and the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ stood outside UKAEA's facility in Rotherham
Representatives from the UKAEA and the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ at UKAEA's facility in Rotherham

UKAEA and University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ partnership to drive development of fusion technology

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ have entered a partnership that is set to drive the development of fusion technology and the UK’s future fusion industry.
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UK's first national 6G research facility to be opened by University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

A major new research facility that will help the UK be a world leader in 6G technology is set to be established at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
Apprentices having a cup of coffee and chatting at the AMRC Training Centre

University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ apprentices celebrate National Apprenticeship Week

As this week is National Apprenticeship Week (6-12 February 2023), meet some of the apprentices in the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Division of Nursing and Midwifery and Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Training Centre.

UK’s biggest research streaming platform launched by University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

The UK’s biggest research streaming platform has been launched by the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ to enable anyone, anywhere to discover and explore its pioneering research.