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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.
Old person fallen down

New South Yorkshire partnership to improve fall care

The Yorkshire Ambulance Service Research Institute (YASRI), the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, and Mid Yorkshire NHS Teaching Trust have received £700k to study the health effects of prolonged floor time for older patients after a fall.
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Pawsitive impact: therapy dog Oliver gives vital support to local families thanks to student doctor

A therapy dog called Oliver is helping South Yorkshire children and families through some of the most difficult times imaginable, thanks to the help of a University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ student doctor.
Professor Albert Ong, Richard Thomas and Jonathan Taylor with the PKD AI scan images

Artificial intelligence tool predicts kidney failure six times faster than human expert analysts

The artificial intelligence (AI) tool provides a super-fast analysis of future kidney lifespan, and could be used in kidney clinics throughout the world
Katie Ellis and Meena Balasubramanian at the Sycpher launch

Collaboration can help tackle Yorkshire’s child health challenges

In a comment piece originally published in the Yorkshire Post, Dr Meena Balasubramanian, Dr Katie Ellis & Professor Joanna Smith explain how a joined-up approach is fundamental to tackling significant regional challenges in children's healthcare.
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¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ retains ‘real ale capital of the world’ title, as thriving brewing industry drives tourism and regeneration

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has retained its position as the real ale capital of the world, with the thriving brewing industry driving tourism and regeneration in the steel city, a new report reveals.