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Knowledge Exchange and Impact Award winners announced

The University's second annual Knowledge Exchange and Impact Awards honoured colleagues for their exceptional achievements and the far-reaching impact of their collaborations with partners at local, national and international levels.
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Data to make South Yorkshire an even better place

University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ data scientist Dan Olner is part of the pioneering team working with Y-PERN (The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network), the new partnership linking the worlds of academia and local government.
An illustration of protein molecules
An illustration of protein molecules. Credit: Getty

AI could accelerate protein engineering – key for developing new medicines

An AI approach developed by researchers from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and AstraZeneca, could make it easier to design proteins needed for new treatments.
Artist's impression of the Rolls-Royce SMR plant
Artist's impression of the Rolls-Royce SMR plant

Rolls-Royce SMR will build Britain’s next generation of nuclear power plants

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ AMRC has welcomed news that Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected as the preferred bidder to partner with Great British Energy – Nuclear to develop small modular reactors for the UK.
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University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ one of England’s best for working with businesses and public engagement

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has once again been recognised as one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses, developing IP, commercialising research and public and community engagement.

Professor Peter Styring stood on a balcony inside the University's Heartspace building

Game-changing carbon capture technology honoured by engineers

Groundbreaking carbon capture technology developed by University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ researchers in collaboration with industry partner AESSEAL has been recognised with a prestigious award.
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University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ AMRC announces largest ever research project as part of new South Yorkshire Investment Zone

A groundbreaking new research and development facility has been announced as part of the new South Yorkshire Investment Zone.
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University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Offshore Wind Partnership shortlisted for World Sustainability Awards

The EPSRC Prosperity Partnership: a new partnership in Offshore Wind, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award recognising its positive impact on sustainability
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University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ becomes member of newly-established Turing University Network

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has further strengthened its ties with The Alan Turing Institute as it joins the UK’s national centre for data science and AI’s newly launched Turing University Network.