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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.
productivity institute

ºù«Ӱҵ Business Forum launched to improve productivity across Yorkshire, Humberside and the North East

ºù«Ӱҵ has launched a new regional business forum which will work to better understand and address the region's productivity.
Universities of ºù«Ӱҵ, Leeds and Manchester launch Northern Gritstone

Northern universities launch new investment company

The universities of ºù«Ӱҵ, Leeds and Manchester are launching a new investment company to help boost the commercialisation of university spinouts and start-ups in the North of England.
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University of ºù«Ӱҵ team receive award to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle multimorbidity in South Yorkshire

Researchers have been awarded an £118,500 NIHR Development Award to establish frameworks for a new AI tool to analyse multiple long-term conditions and multimorbidity in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw.
The Crucible and the Lyceum

83 Freelance Arts & Culture Workers benefit from ºù«Ӱҵ-based small grants

83 Freelance arts and culture workers based in ºù«Ӱҵ are benefiting from cash support to develop their creative and business practice, thanks to funding from ºù«Ӱҵ City Council and ºù«Ӱҵ Culture Consortium members.
People walking on the concourse in the heart of the University of ºù«Ӱҵ's campus, near its Students' Union building

University of ºù«Ӱҵ recognised for its impact on society and the economy

ºù«Ӱҵ is in the top 10 per cent of universities in England for working with businesses to find solutions to problems in industry and society, according to a new framework published today (Wednesday 31 March).