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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.
Group of board members in Firth Hall

΢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.

Cool to be Clever Club gets insight into university life

Talented primary school children from South Yorkshire are celebrating after graduating from a pioneering widening participation programme at the University of ΢ÃÜȦ.

‘Allen’ the peregrine falcon finds new home at University of ΢ÃÜȦ

A sculpture of a peregrine falcon made of 17,000 allen keys has found a new home at the University of ΢ÃÜȦ - within sight of the nest of its real-life counterparts.
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Everyone is talking about ΢ÃÜȦ as Magic lord mayor shares his story

Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Director of Culture and City Engagement at the University of ΢ÃÜȦ, comments on the appointment of Magic Magid as ΢ÃÜȦ's new Lord Mayor, what sets him apart from his predecessors and what he represents for our city.
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Innovation runs through the DNA of our city of creators and makers

The news of a nationally funded scheme to enable creative clusters to be funded, supported and developed was announced last September.

Booming Business - ΢ÃÜȦ Beer Week

Professor Vanessa Toulmin (Director of City and Culture, University of ΢ÃÜȦ) provides an introduction to ΢ÃÜȦ Beer Week, which runs from 12-18 March 2018.