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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.
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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.
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Students create assistive technology solutions to help people with disabilities

Teams of students from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ and ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Hallam University have collaborated with people with disabilities to help them overcome everyday challenges using assistive technology.
Artist's impression of redeveloped Fargate

Future High Street Fund

A bid made by ΞΆΓάΘ¦ City Council and supported by the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ has been successful in the first round of applications to secure funding for improvements to ΞΆΓάȦ’s historic High Street and Fargate.

University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ chosen as hub for major humanities festival

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ has been selected to host a series of events celebrating the humanities as part of a major national festival.

University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ welcomes school students to new programme widening access to degree study

A national programme which helps students access the opportunity to attend the UK’s most selective universities has been launched for the Yorkshire region at the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦.

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How the written word can enrich our lives and the return of Off the Shelf

Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Director of City and Culture at the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦, discusses the return of Off the Shelf Festival of Words and how the written word can inspire.