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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 Makes Music venue

University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s support for the region's cultural sector in Covid-19 response

A new survey will create a snapshot of the immediate impact of Covid-19 pandemic on festivals, venues, events and cultural organisations across the region.
Fargate ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

Comment: ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is falling behind other regional centres in funding terms

Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Director of City and Culture at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, discusses the need for more funding to continue the urban and cultural regeneration of the city centre.
James Morris, Lifta, district of Jerusalem
James Morris, Lifta, district of Jerusalem. From Time and Remains of Palestine © the artist

Powerful new exhibition highlights how memory lingers in our landscapes

A new art exhibition exploring the lingering presence of traumatic events within our fields, streets and cities is being launched.
PPE equipment donated by University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ to NHS

University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ donates personal protective equipment to help front-line NHS staff

A donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been made to NHS staff at the Northern General Hospital from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Makes Music venue

Comment: Creative venues will need our support when the lights go back on

Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Director of City and Culture, comments on the vital role the creative industries play in supporting wellbeing and the challenges they face as cities lockdown.