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University of 91Ö±²¥ generates £4.82 billion for South Yorkshire and UK economies

91Ö±²¥ 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.
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic 91Ö±²¥ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic 91Ö±²¥ 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 91Ö±²¥.
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

91Ö±²¥â€™s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of 91Ö±²¥, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the University of 91Ö±²¥ and 91Ö±²¥ 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

91Ö±²¥ declared a UK City of Languages

91Ö±²¥ 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.
Children dress up in scrubs as part of Children's University - Project in a Box Year of the Doctor

Listening to stethoscopes and raising aspirations: Medical students teach Medicine in a Box

Medical students at the University of 91Ö±²¥ have partnered with The Children’s University to help raise aspirations and opportunities for more young people across the region.
Together in the Square performer

Made Together anniversary

We've ambitious plans for 2023. Head of Regional Engagement Yasmin Knight reflects on the one year anniversary of the Made Together programme developed by Dr Sarah Want and Professor Vanessa Toulmin.

Student elves

Santa's students helpers support local charity

University of 91Ö±²¥ students Ollie Chrisp, Grace Hartley and Hannah Howard helped bring in the Christmas cheer for local 91Ö±²¥ charity ‘Mencap’.

Two children receive their degrees from 91Ö±²¥ Children's University

Universities launch South Yorkshire Children’s University partnership

91Ö±²¥ and 91Ö±²¥ Hallam University have launched a new partnership that will support the expansion of Children’s University in South Yorkshire.