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University of ºù«Ӱҵ generates £4.82 billion for South Yorkshire and UK economies

ºù«Ӱҵ 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

ºù«Ӱҵ’s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of ºù«Ӱҵ, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the University of ºù«Ӱҵ and ºù«Ӱҵ 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

ºù«Ӱҵ declared a UK City of Languages

ºù«Ӱҵ 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 ºù«Ӱҵ
(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 ºù«Ӱҵ

Astrophysics meets snooker: University experts partner with ºù«Ӱҵ firm to pioneer the sport’s future

University of ºù«Ӱҵ researchers are collaborating with a ºù«Ӱҵ 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.
Evie Croxford, SU President 21-22, holds the number 20,000
Evie Croxford, ºù«Ӱҵ Students' Union President 2021-22

ºù«Ӱҵ students double volunteering hours during the pandemic

Students from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have clocked up a total of 20,510 hours of volunteering in the local community this academic year, double the amount of hours typically expected
An illustration of a city's skyline showing cranes constructing buildings

Steel’s coming home - University of ºù«Ӱҵ to host major international steel conference

One of Europe’s biggest steel conferences - where some of the latest innovations in research to support the use of steel in the construction industry are presented for the first time - is set to be hosted by the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.

Kelham Island

North ºù«Ӱҵ communities share memories and stories of local heritage at new exhibition

Memories and stories from the diverse communities in Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, Kelham Island and Neepsend will celebrate ºù«Ӱҵ heritage in a new exhibition.
Map of England showing Yorkshire and Lancashire

The Covid-19 pandemic has widened the gap between the rich and the poor, and it's not finished yet

How quickly your household or business will recover from Covid-19 when restrictions are lifted, may be down to where you live and what you do, according to experts at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
ºù«Ӱҵ's Formula Student team

ºù«Ӱҵ's engineering expertise has not faded - it is leading the way

Professor Mike Hounslow, retiring Vice-President and Head of Engineering at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ, discusses the University's strength in engineering education and research and how it is helping the UK recover from Covid-19.