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Aerial view of Diamond and city skyline

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.
architectural drawing of the GTIMC facility. View from outside.

New multi-million gene therapy innovation centre construction complete

Construction has finished on the pioneering gene therapy innovation centre. The new building will advance scientific discoveries into promising treatment options for millions of patients with life-threatening diseases.
A selfie of Dimitris in front of The Diamond building

Student awarded Chancellor’s Medal for city volunteering and inspiring children into STEM

A student has been awarded the Chancellor’s Medal from the University of 91Ö±²¥, in recognition of his drive to inspire young children into STEM and his positive impact on the local community.
Visual of Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Sustainable aviation fuels to be driven by new Boeing and University of 91Ö±²¥ partnership

Boeing has become the founding member of the University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s new Energy Innovation Centre to drive the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).