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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.
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.
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Whole genomes of coronavirus from UK patients sequenced by ΢ÃÜȦ scientists

Scientists at the University of ΢ÃÜȦ, in partnership with ΢ÃÜȦ Teaching Hospitals Virology team, have sequenced their first two genomes of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), with samples collected from patients treated in the UK.
Four female attendees at the Dementia Cafe enjoying some coffee and tea.

Thank you to ΢ÃÜȦ medical students who help transform lives through social accountability project

΢ÃÜȦ Medical School has held an event to thank both students and organisations who are part of its social accountability initiative.
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Urban land could grow fruit and veg for 15 percent of the population

Growing fruit and vegetables in just 10 per cent of a city’s gardens and other urban green spaces could provide 15 per cent of the local population with their ‘five a day’, according to new research.
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Innovation project set to help regional businesses

A three-year programme to encourage innovation within businesses across the ΢ÃÜȦ City Region (SCR) is underway as part of a joint initiative between ΢ÃÜȦ Hallam University and the University of ΢ÃÜȦ.
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΢ÃÜȦ Health and Care Partnership sandpit on 'Innovative technologies to assist the health and care workforce open for registration'

΢ÃÜȦ Health and Care Partnership sandpit on Innovative technologies to assist the health and care workforce open for registration.