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University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ generates Β£4.82 billion for South Yorkshire and UK economies

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ generates over Β£4.82 billion for the UK economy and delivers a Β£6.40 return for every pound spent, according to a new report highlighting the Russell Group institution’s crucial role in driving economic growth.
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ΞΆΓάΘ¦ launches powerful new alliance to transform adult social care

Excitement is building across ΞΆΓάΘ¦ as a ground-breaking initiative takes shape to reshape the landscape of adult social care.
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic ΞΆΓάΘ¦ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic ΞΆΓάΘ¦ 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 ΞΆΓάΘ¦.
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

ΞΆΓάȦ’s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of ΞΆΓάΘ¦, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ and ΞΆΓάΘ¦ City Council.
ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Children's Hospital Snowflake Christmas Lights

Supporting ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Children’s Hospital all year round

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ is proud to support the ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Children's Hospital, which has been serving the local and regional community for over 150 years.
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World-first transatlantic flight using sustainable aviation fuel takes off

The transatlantic SAF flight together with the University’s R&D facilities in its innovation district on the ΞΆΓάΘ¦ and Rotherham border are helping put South Yorkshire at the forefront of efforts to make the aviation industry more sustainable.
Students outside SU

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ students dedicate 36,000 hours volunteering in the local community

Dedicated students from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ have spent 36,621 hours volunteering to help the local community over the past 12 months.
A close up of plastic pellets produced by Floreon

World’s first low-energy bioplastics developed with the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ raises Β£2 million investment

The world’s first low-energy, non-oil-based, high-performance bioplastic, developed by Floreon with the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦, has secured Β£2 million financing from Northern Gritstone.

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Shape your own story with interactive installation at ΞΆΓάΘ¦ cathedral

Visitors to ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Cathedral will have the chance to shape their own story in a new interactive installation where storytelling, soundscapes and computer science collide.