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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.
¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's Formula Student team

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's engineering expertise has not faded - it is leading the way

Professor Mike Hounslow, retiring Vice-President and Head of Engineering at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, discusses the University's strength in engineering education and research and how it is helping the UK recover from Covid-19.
Leadmill in the Square

Leadmill in the Square

Working alongside city partners, the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ presents ‘Leadmill in the Square’, a weekend of free, outdoor live music performances on 7-8 August in Tudor Square as part of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s ‘Summer in the Outdoor City’ programme.
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Northern Gritstone announces leadership team

Northern Gritstone, an investment company founded by the Universities of Leeds, Manchester and ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ to support growth opportunities across the North of England, appointed Lord Jim O’Neill as Non-Executive Chairman and Duncan Johnson as CEO.
Together in the square, Professor Vanessa Toulmin and street performers

Comment: Summer in the City

Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Director of City and Culture at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, discusses the programme of events for Summer in the City and its importance to artists, residents and the city.
¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Gene Therapy Manufacturing and Innovation Centre

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre - Strategic Business Case

Review the Strategic Business Case submitted by the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ City Region LEP in application for funding towards the construction of the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre.