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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.
Solar panels on top of the Hicks Building

University of ºù«Ӱҵ pledges carbon neutral campus by 2030

University plans to use leading research capability to tackle climate change and other sustainability challenges locally, regionally and nationally
iForge face mask production

UK Business Hero recognition

We’re delighted to have been recognised as a UK Business Hero by the British Chambers of Commerce for the positive contributions made by our staff and students in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Simon Armitage

Comment: The show will go on in ºù«Ӱҵ thanks to audience support

Professor Vanessa Toulmin discusses the success of Off the Shelf Festival of Words despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Social Science Fest

Festival of Social Science to highlight our ability to adapt to new challenges and solve complex problems

The UK’s Festival of Social Science is heading back to the University of ºù«Ӱҵ this November to help us explore new perspectives on our future and reorganise our ways of living following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Firth Court quad

ºù«Ӱҵ anchor institutions call on Chancellor to support ambitious regional vision

ºù«Ӱҵ, ºù«Ӱҵ Hallam University and ºù«Ӱҵ Teaching Hospitals have submitted a joint proposal to the government for an ambitious £316 million programme to ensure the post-Covid recovery and renewal of the ºù«Ӱҵ City Re