News News stories 27 March 2025 University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ generates £4.82 billion for South Yorkshire and UK economies ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ 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. 8 May 2025 University helps historic ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ scissor maker sharpen its edge A historic ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ 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«ÊÓÆµ. 6 May 2025 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back! The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ and ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ City Council. Dr Sabine Little at a storytelling event with local school students. Credit: Ross Jarman 1 May 2025 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ declared a UK City of Languages ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ 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. Search Renowned festival of words set to reveal new insights into iconic literature and history of radicalism Some of the best-known names in literature and media are set to showcase their latest work at one of the largest literary festivals in the UK next month (7-28 October 2017). 12 August 2019 Devolution is needed to reduce emissions and transition to clean energy sources, report finds More powers should be given to areas such as the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ City Region to enable them to reduce their carbon emissions and switch to clean energy sources, according to a new report. 12 August 2019 Work begins to transform University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ public spaces Work will begin this week on an £8 million transformation of the public spaces around the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s campus, to make it more welcoming for people in the city and create a safer and greener space for students, staff and the general public. 12 August 2019 | University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s rich musical talent set to be celebrated with day of performances A series of performances celebrating ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s rich musical heritage is set to be held in venues throughout the city centre next week (Friday 28 September 2018). 12 August 2019 University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ teams up with city partners for literary festival’s 25th anniversary ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ will play host to one of the founding members of The Cure as he discusses the band’s journey to worldwide acclaim, as part of Off the Shelf Festival of Words 2016. 12 August 2019 | University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Current page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 … Next page Next › Last page Last »