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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.
Four female attendees at the Dementia Cafe enjoying some coffee and tea.

Thank you to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ medical students who help transform lives through social accountability project

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Medical School has held an event to thank both students and organisations who are part of its social accountability initiative.
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Urban land could grow fruit and veg for 15 percent of the population

Growing fruit and vegetables in just 10 per cent of a city’s gardens and other urban green spaces could provide 15 per cent of the local population with their ‘five a day’, according to new research.
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Innovation project set to help regional businesses

A three-year programme to encourage innovation within businesses across the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ City Region (SCR) is underway as part of a joint initiative between ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Hallam University and the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
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¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Health and Care Partnership sandpit on 'Innovative technologies to assist the health and care workforce open for registration'

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Health and Care Partnership sandpit on Innovative technologies to assist the health and care workforce open for registration.
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Students create assistive technology solutions to help people with disabilities

Teams of students from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Hallam University have collaborated with people with disabilities to help them overcome everyday challenges using assistive technology.