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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.
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.
CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ
(LtoR) CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

Astrophysics meets snooker: University experts partner with ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ firm to pioneer the sport’s future

University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ researchers are collaborating with a ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ company at the heart of snooker’s modern evolution to develop next generation equipment, bringing 21st century science into one of the world’s most tradition-steeped sports.
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Revealing ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ as a cultural destination

Arts Council England has awarded £150,000 to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Culture Consortium in a bid to drive tourists to the vibrant city.
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University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ landscape research helps city project scoop fifth award of the year

A scheme that has breathed new life into the city’s former inner ring road by creating a series of sustainable meadows and public art has celebrated its fifth award of the year.
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Amazing Outdoor Gallery Comes to the City

The streets of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ will be turned into an open air art gallery this month as the city plays host to renowned international artists, who will share their work on huge murals.

Asylum seeker students find sanctuary in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

Six new students who are asylum seekers from around the world have found sanctuary in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ this year, thanks to scholarships provided by the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.

University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Festival of the Mind inspires the city

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ showcased its world-leading research at the third Festival of the Mind, held last month (15 September to 25 September 2016).