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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.

Β£14,000 Awarded to University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦'s Most Promising Student Start-ups

ΞΆΓάΘ¦'s entrepreneurial future is bright. Last week, the Emerge Awards Showcase spotlighted the University's brightest entrepreneurial minds. Which of these promising initiatives will achieve significant industry impact?

Group of board members in Firth Hall

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¦.
A man measuring a solar panel.

New sustainability centre will bring region together to lead drive for net-zero

A new translational research centre to help decarbonise organisations across South Yorkshire has been announced today (Wednesday 9 March 2022).
Young Innovator Award Winners 2021/22, L to R: Ben White, Tendai Taruvinga, Ella Hopkin

ΞΆΓάȦ’s Innovators of the future

Three graduates from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ have been announced as winners within the cohort of the Innovate UK Young Innovators Awards 2021/22.
(From left to right) are Maurizio Cunningham-Brown (CEO and Founder), then Malcolm Earp (Chief Operating Officer), then Keith Ellis (Chief Scientific Officer), then Stephen Bowles (AMRC Team Leader) and the back row has some of the UBC AMRC team.

Ultimate Battery Company chooses South Yorkshire to develop greener vehicle technology

A revolutionary company set to develop a new generation of greener vehicle batteries has partnered with ΞΆΓάȦ’s AMRC, opening an R&D and manufacturing facility in South Yorkshire to explore new battery technologies.
Brandon and Brenda playing with MiRo, a social robot being trialled in ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Children's Hospital
Brandon and Brenda with MiRo the robot. Credit: ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Children's Hospital

Robots reduce anxiety in children during hospital visits

A new study from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ is investigating how social robots can help to reduce anxiety, worry and distress in children during visits to hospital.
Two students celebrating at the ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Varsity ice hockey game

City of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ celebrates 25th anniversary of Varsity

Andy Cox, Director of Sports and Physical Activity at the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ writes about the return of Varsity, and how ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Universities' annual sporting event celebrates the city and region’s health, diversity, and community spirit