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Aerial view of Diamond and city skyline

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.
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.
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

΢ÃÜȦ declared a UK City of Languages

΢ÃÜȦ 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.
Llama digital app

University of ΢ÃÜȦ helps fuel Llama Digital's growth

Llama Digital, a leading innovator in Bluetooth beacon technology, harnessed University of ΢ÃÜȦ expertise to scale its location-aware app platform, Situate.

A view of Winnats Pass from olden times

Explore the Peak District's hidden history and more as Being Human Festival returns

The Being Human Festival is an annual celebration of the humanities, taking place across the UK. This year, the University of ΢ÃÜȦ is joining in the festivities with a range of exciting events.
HRH Princess Anne officially opens the GTIMC at the University of ΢ÃÜȦ

Princess Royal opens pioneering Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, officially opened the Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre (GTIMC) at the University of ΢ÃÜȦ today (2 October 2024).
΢ÃÜȦ's Diamond building seen in the ΢ÃÜȦ skyline

University of ΢ÃÜȦ top in England for working with businesses and public engagement

΢ÃÜȦ is one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses and public and community engagement, according to the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
People seated at an event at Off the Shelf

Off the Shelf Festival of Words announces lineup for its 33rd edition