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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.
A student making something using machinery in the iForge

University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ named as one of world’s Best Maker Schools

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has been named as one of the best maker schools in the world in a new list published this month (October 2021).
Désirée Reynolds

Made Together: Writing the future

Désirée Reynolds, Writer/Curator, explains how her work and the support of the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Made Together programme is championing the local cultural sector.

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A look back at Little Amal's visit to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

As part of Good Chance Theatre's project The Walk, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ proudly welcomed Little Amal, a 3.5m puppet of a 10-year-old refugee girl travelling from the Syria-Turkey border, alongside free community activities on her journey through to Manchester.
Professor Sue Hartley

How ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's research leads to real life climate and sustainability solutions

Soon COP26 will take place in Glasgow. While prime ministers and presidents hold talks on the global response, the summit provides an opportunity to reflect on what we can do to tackle the climate emergency closer to home in South Yorkshire.
Eddie Andrew, Director of Our Cow Molly, holding a milk churn next to some cows

Made Together: Reviving old tradition to churn out milk in a sustainable way

Eddie Andrew, milk producer and director of Our Cow Molly dairy, explains how working with the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Made Together programme is good for the environment.