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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.
Group of board members in Firth Hall

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.
Speakers presenting the launch of the Innovation Network

Sheffield Universities launch Innovation Network to boost South Yorkshire’s growth

A network that is set to boost growth and innovation throughout South Yorkshire has been launched by the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç and Sheffield Hallam University.
The Wave - external shot of the Faculty of Social Sciences building Feb 2023
External shot of the Wave - the Faculty of Social Sciences at the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç

±¬ÁϹ«Éç receives over £1 million to boost impact of social sciences

±¬ÁϹ«Éç has been awarded a total of £1,125,000 to enhance the translation of its social science research from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC’s) Impact Acceleration Account fund (IAA).
Representatives from UKAEA and the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç stood outside UKAEA's facility in Rotherham
Representatives from the UKAEA and the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç at UKAEA's facility in Rotherham

UKAEA and ±¬ÁϹ«Éç partnership to drive development of fusion technology

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç have entered a partnership that is set to drive the development of fusion technology and the UK’s future fusion industry.
A woman sat on a bench using a mobile phone outside of an airport

UK's first national 6G research facility to be opened by ±¬ÁϹ«Éç

A major new research facility that will help the UK be a world leader in 6G technology is set to be established at the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç.
Apprentices having a cup of coffee and chatting at the AMRC Training Centre

±¬ÁϹ«Éç apprentices celebrate National Apprenticeship Week

As this week is National Apprenticeship Week (6-12 February 2023), meet some of the apprentices in the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç’s Division of Nursing and Midwifery and Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Training Centre.