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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.
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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.
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83 Freelance Arts & Culture Workers benefit from ΢ÃÜȦ-based small grants

83 Freelance arts and culture workers based in ΢ÃÜȦ are benefiting from cash support to develop their creative and business practice, thanks to funding from ΢ÃÜȦ City Council and ΢ÃÜȦ Culture Consortium members.
People walking on the concourse in the heart of the University of ΢ÃÜȦ's campus, near its Students' Union building

University of ΢ÃÜȦ recognised for its impact on society and the economy

΢ÃÜȦ is in the top 10 per cent of universities in England for working with businesses to find solutions to problems in industry and society, according to a new framework published today (Wednesday 31 March).
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Boosting healthy ageing in South Yorkshire with Age Better in ΢ÃÜȦ

The Healthy Lifespan Institute and the Age Better in ΢ÃÜȦ (ABiS) partnership are working together to ensure the legacy of ‘Age-Friendly ΢ÃÜȦ’ is delivered for the South Yorkshire region.
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Comment: ΢ÃÜȦ research centre’s anniversary year off to flying start

Chief Executive of the University of ΢ÃÜȦ Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Steven Foxley, discusses the 20th anniversary of the AMRC and the renewed Boeing partnership.
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΢ÃÜȦ cultural leader calls for financial help to stop freelances having to leave arts sector

Professor Vanessa Toulmin discusses UKRI funded research which is looking at how the pandemic has impacted creative freelancers in ΢ÃÜȦ.