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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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University of ΢ÃÜȦ helps to launch online search for the next Alice Roberts

΢ÃÜȦ has joined forces with Cheltenham Festivals to ensure that FameLab UK, the world's biggest international science communication competition, can go on during the Coronavirus pandemic
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Apprenticeships vital to economic recovery

Manufacturers across the ΢ÃÜȦ City Region and beyond are recruiting ‘vital’ apprentices through the University of ΢ÃÜȦ AMRC Training Centre

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New web platform keeps ΢ÃÜȦ's arts and culture sector open during coronavirus lockdown

΢ÃÜȦ has partnered with ΢ÃÜȦ City Council to launch a new online platform to keep the city’s vibrant arts and cultural sector open during the coronavirus lockdown
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Folk star launches online singing group that is top of the pops with older people during lockdown

A virtual singing group, which is providing thousands of older people from across the UK with a vital sense of community and friendship during the coronavirus lockdown, has been launched by a folk star from the University of ΢ÃÜȦ.
Better Care North

University of ΢ÃÜȦ part of new £3.4 million health data initiative to address major health challenges

Academics from the University of ΢ÃÜȦ will help lead an innovative health data analytics initiative in the North of England that will benefit patients across the UK and address the most challenging health issues facing patients and the NHS.