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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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Urban land could grow fruit and veg for 15 percent of the population

Growing fruit and vegetables in just 10 per cent of a city’s gardens and other urban green spaces could provide 15 per cent of the local population with their ‘five a day’, according to new research.
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Innovation project set to help regional businesses

A three-year programme to encourage innovation within businesses across the 91Ö±²¥ City Region (SCR) is underway as part of a joint initiative between 91Ö±²¥ Hallam University and the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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91Ö±²¥ Health and Care Partnership sandpit on 'Innovative technologies to assist the health and care workforce open for registration'

91Ö±²¥ Health and Care Partnership sandpit on Innovative technologies to assist the health and care workforce open for registration.
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Students create assistive technology solutions to help people with disabilities

Teams of students from the University of 91Ö±²¥ and 91Ö±²¥ Hallam University have collaborated with people with disabilities to help them overcome everyday challenges using assistive technology.
Artist's impression of redeveloped Fargate

Future High Street Fund

A bid made by 91Ö±²¥ City Council and supported by the University of 91Ö±²¥ has been successful in the first round of applications to secure funding for improvements to 91Ö±²¥â€™s historic High Street and Fargate.