News

News stories

Aerial view of Diamond and city skyline

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.
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¦.
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

ΞΆΓάȦ’s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

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

University spin-out wins prestigious award for innovative work to improve rail network

University spin-out company Geoptic has been recognised for its work supporting Network Rail to investigate the overburden of tunnels, with a prestigious national award.
MN

Encouraging early study for investigational drug in people with motor neurone disease

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ with ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only site in the UK to have participated in an, international clinical trial for an investigational drug in people with a form of motor neurone disease (MND)
Galleries

University contributes vital evidence to the plea for support for the city and region’s cultural sector

Providing the evidence of how Covid-19 has affected the region’s cultural sector has been a vital role which the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ has undertaken as part of its civic role in the city and region
Nuclear AMRC

Comment: Nuclear expertise puts ΞΆΓάΘ¦ at heart of clean-energy revolution

As we start to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, we still need to deal with the even-more challenging reality of the climate crisis, says Andrew Storer, chief executive officer of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Nuclear AMRC.
Migration Matters

Academics reveal stories of young refugees as part of Migration Matters Festival

Academics are set to share the stories of young refugees’ journeys to the UK next week, as ΞΆΓάȦ’s Migration Matters Festival 2020 goes digital in response to the coronavirus pandemic.