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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.

University of 91Ö±²¥ chosen as hub for major humanities festival

91Ö±²¥ has been selected to host a series of events celebrating the humanities as part of a major national festival.

University of 91Ö±²¥ welcomes school students to new programme widening access to degree study

A national programme which helps students access the opportunity to attend the UK’s most selective universities has been launched for the Yorkshire region at the University of 91Ö±²¥.

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How the written word can enrich our lives and the return of Off the Shelf

Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Director of City and Culture at the University of 91Ö±²¥, discusses the return of Off the Shelf Festival of Words and how the written word can inspire.
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91Ö±²¥ City Region is making a zero emissions Northern Powerhouse

In a week in which the University of 91Ö±²¥ marks its support for Covering Climate Now, it is fitting that a site close to the old Orgreave coking plant should be announced as the home for a world-first in clean, zero carbon energy generation.
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Funds for collaborative projects that assist the Health and Care workforce

On 12 September, the Health & Care Partnership held a sandpit event to look at the potentials for innovative technologies to assist the health and care workforce.