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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¦.
Together in the square, Professor Vanessa Toulmin and street performers

Comment: Summer in the City

Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Director of City and Culture at the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦, discusses the programme of events for Summer in the City and its importance to artists, residents and the city.
ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Gene Therapy Manufacturing and Innovation Centre

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre - Strategic Business Case

Review the Strategic Business Case submitted by the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ to ΞΆΓάΘ¦ City Region LEP in application for funding towards the construction of the ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre.

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Pop Up University returns

Pop Up University returns this year from the 18-19 September bringing pioneering University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ research to the public with both online and live events.

A picture of MiRo companion robots.
MiRo, a companion robot developed by a team of University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦.

Forget travel restrictions - new app can transport you anywhere in the world in the body of a robot
Lucy Dean and the team at Heeley City Farm supporting young people and those who have dementia.
Lucy and the team

Doctors-in-training are reconnecting with the ΞΆΓάΘ¦ community through social accountability project

Medical students at the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ are helping dementia patients unearth old memories and youngsters to improve their wellbeing in a pioneering initiative that puts social accountability at the heart of their health practice.