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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.
Woollens for signs

Icon neon sign preserved as developer makes way for ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's West Bar scheme

As preparation gets underway to deliver the City Centre's West Bar development, the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has been working alongside developers to secure the future of an original Woollen Sign that forms part of the city's industrial heritage.
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¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ u3a members to play active role in Healthy Lifespan Institute Research

The Healthy Lifespan Institute and ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ u3a (formerly University of the Third Age) have formed a partnership to ensure research into healthy ageing incorporates the lived experiences of older people.
Students' Union gig

Comment: Till May be out Ne'er cast a clout

Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Director of City and Culture at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, discusses the gradual lifting of restrictions, the roadmap ahead and what it means for the cultural sector.

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EDF and University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Nuclear AMRC to deepen collaboration

EDF has supported the Nuclear AMRC's development over the past decade, and the new tier one membership strengthens and deepens the relationship between the two organisations.