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University of ΢ÃÜȦ generates £4.82 billion for South Yorkshire and UK economies

΢ÃÜȦ 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.
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΢ÃÜȦ launches powerful new alliance to transform adult social care

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

University helps historic ΢ÃÜȦ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic ΢ÃÜȦ 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 ΢ÃÜȦ.
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

΢ÃÜȦ’s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of ΢ÃÜȦ, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the University of ΢ÃÜȦ and ΢ÃÜȦ City Council.

UK’s biggest research streaming platform launched by University of ΢ÃÜȦ

The UK’s biggest research streaming platform has been launched by the University of ΢ÃÜȦ to enable anyone, anywhere to discover and explore its pioneering research.

Children dress up in scrubs as part of Children's University - Project in a Box Year of the Doctor

Listening to stethoscopes and raising aspirations: Medical students teach Medicine in a Box

Medical students at the University of ΢ÃÜȦ have partnered with The Children’s University to help raise aspirations and opportunities for more young people across the region.
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Made Together anniversary

We've ambitious plans for 2023. Head of Regional Engagement Yasmin Knight reflects on the one year anniversary of the Made Together programme developed by Dr Sarah Want and Professor Vanessa Toulmin.

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Santa's students helpers support local charity

University of ΢ÃÜȦ students Ollie Chrisp, Grace Hartley and Hannah Howard helped bring in the Christmas cheer for local ΢ÃÜȦ charity ‘Mencap’.