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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.
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.
CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the University of 91Ö±²¥
(LtoR) CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the University of 91Ö±²¥

Astrophysics meets snooker: University experts partner with 91Ö±²¥ firm to pioneer the sport’s future

University of 91Ö±²¥ researchers are collaborating with a 91Ö±²¥ company at the heart of snooker’s modern evolution to develop next generation equipment, bringing 21st century science into one of the world’s most tradition-steeped sports.
Carer makes cup of tea in kitchen

Carers and the cared-for invited to tell their pandemic stories through digital exhibition

Unpaid carers, care workers and those who need care invited to submit creative works about their Covid-19 experiences for digital exhibition
Student browsing library

New online programme launched to provide more people a step up into healthcare careers

Dedicated young dentist at the University of 91Ö±²¥ has launched an online programme, NOWPAS, to help others access higher education
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Comment: We must fight to ensure 91Ö±²¥'s theatre lights are only temporarily dimmed

Professor Vanessa Toulmin discusses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on 91Ö±²¥'s theatres
Geoptic Tunnel

University spin-out wins prestigious award for innovative work to improve rail network

University spin-out company Geoptic has been recognised for its work supporting Network Rail to investigate the overburden of tunnels, with a prestigious national award.
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Encouraging early study for investigational drug in people with motor neurone disease

91Ö±²¥ with 91Ö±²¥ Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only site in the UK to have participated in an, international clinical trial for an investigational drug in people with a form of motor neurone disease (MND)