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±¬ÁϹ«Éç generates £4.82 billion for South Yorkshire and UK economies

±¬ÁϹ«Éç 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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Sheffield launches powerful new alliance to transform adult social care

Excitement is building across Sheffield as a ground-breaking initiative takes shape to reshape the landscape of adult social care.
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic Sheffield scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic Sheffield 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 ±¬ÁϹ«Éç.
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

Sheffield’s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of Sheffield, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç and Sheffield City Council.
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±¬ÁϹ«Éç funding supports five South Yorkshire charities to develop and support their local communities

±¬ÁϹ«Éç has awarded £45,000 to five charities across South Yorkshire to provide provision and support to address need in regional communities.
±¬ÁϹ«Éç academics at Pint of Science
±¬ÁϹ«Éç academics at Pint of Science

Pint of Science aims to get scientists out of the lab and into your local pub

Tickets are now on sale for the world’s largest festival of public science talks, Pint of Science, which will see ±¬ÁϹ«Éç scientists take to the stage in venues across Sheffield (Monday 22 May - Wednesday 24 May).
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Implementing new roles in mental health services to address NHS workforce challenges

A new national project has been launched in collaboration between the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç and Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Trust to help NHS services to respond to the ongoing workforce crisis in mental health.
Andy Haldane at his Honorary Degree ceremony

Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane joins ±¬ÁϹ«Éç AMRC as industrial board chair

Andy Haldane, former Bank of England chief economist and head of the Royal Society of Arts, will chair the industrial board at ±¬ÁϹ«Éç Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) for the next three years.
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre

First UK Clearing House for certifying new sustainable aviation fuels to launch at ±¬ÁϹ«Éç

UK’s SAF Clearing House will be led by the Energy Institute at the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç and will help remove the barriers to new fuels coming to market