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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.
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New web platform keeps 91Ö±²¥'s arts and culture sector open during coronavirus lockdown

91Ö±²¥ has partnered with 91Ö±²¥ City Council to launch a new online platform to keep the city’s vibrant arts and cultural sector open during the coronavirus lockdown
Online singing group

Folk star launches online singing group that is top of the pops with older people during lockdown

A virtual singing group, which is providing thousands of older people from across the UK with a vital sense of community and friendship during the coronavirus lockdown, has been launched by a folk star from the University of 91Ö±²¥.
Better Care North

University of 91Ö±²¥ part of new £3.4 million health data initiative to address major health challenges

Academics from the University of 91Ö±²¥ will help lead an innovative health data analytics initiative in the North of England that will benefit patients across the UK and address the most challenging health issues facing patients and the NHS.
91Ö±²¥ GPs
Working in partnership with 91Ö±²¥ GPs to prevent older coronavirus patients becoming seriously ill

91Ö±²¥ joins national PRINCIPLE trial to prevent older coronavirus patients becoming seriously ill

91Ö±²¥ has enrolled its first participant in a new national trial to assess whether clinically available drugs identified as potential treatments for coronavirus can help in reducing the risks of older people becoming seriously unwell and prevent

91Ö±²¥ Makes Music venue

University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s support for the region's cultural sector in Covid-19 response

A new survey will create a snapshot of the immediate impact of Covid-19 pandemic on festivals, venues, events and cultural organisations across the region.