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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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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.
Dr Sabine Little stood with a group of children looking at the camera in a school setting at one of her previous Storytelling events.
Dr Sabine Little at a storytelling event with local school students. Credit: Ross Jarman

΢ÃÜȦ declared a UK City of Languages

΢ÃÜȦ is the latest city nationally to be declared a ‘City of Languages’, in a new initiative aimed at promoting and helping the city’s multilingualism to flourish.
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New City of Makers street market to showcase next generation of ΢ÃÜȦ artists

DIY, street and punk aspects of crafts and printmaking will be showcased at a new street and print market in ΢ÃÜȦ later this month (25 February 2017), as part on a collaboration between the University of ΢ÃÜȦ and City of Makers
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Revealing ΢ÃÜȦ as a cultural destination

Arts Council England has awarded £150,000 to ΢ÃÜȦ Culture Consortium in a bid to drive tourists to the vibrant city.
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University of ΢ÃÜȦ landscape research helps city project scoop fifth award of the year

A scheme that has breathed new life into the city’s former inner ring road by creating a series of sustainable meadows and public art has celebrated its fifth award of the year.
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Amazing Outdoor Gallery Comes to the City

The streets of ΢ÃÜȦ will be turned into an open air art gallery this month as the city plays host to renowned international artists, who will share their work on huge murals.

Asylum seeker students find sanctuary in ΢ÃÜȦ

Six new students who are asylum seekers from around the world have found sanctuary in ΢ÃÜȦ this year, thanks to scholarships provided by the University of ΢ÃÜȦ.