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University of Sheffield generates £4.82 billion for South Yorkshire and UK economies

The University of Sheffield 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.

£14,000 Awarded to University of Sheffield's Most Promising Student Start-ups

Sheffield's entrepreneurial future is bright. Last week, the Emerge Awards Showcase spotlighted the University's brightest entrepreneurial minds. Which of these promising initiatives will achieve significant industry impact?

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Sheffield launches powerful new alliance to transform adult social care

Excitement is building across Sheffield as a ground-breaking initiative takes shape to reshape the landscape of adult social care.
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic Sheffield scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic Sheffield scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the University of Sheffield.
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

Sheffield’s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

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

Sheffield declared a UK City of Languages

Sheffield 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.
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Northern Lights: Supporting local innovation

Sheffield’s two universities are committed to our city and our region and so recognise the importance of working in lockstep with our partners across South Yorkshire. Collaboration is one of the best ways to foster a dynamic and modern economy.
CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the University of Sheffield

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

University of Sheffield researchers are collaborating with a Sheffield 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.
Pint of Science at Sheffield Tap

Quench your thirst for knowledge at Sheffield's Pint of Science festival

The world’s largest festival of public science is set to return to Sheffield next month (Monday 19 May - Wednesday 21 May), with scientists & researchers from the University of Sheffield taking to the city’s pubs & venues to share their discoveries.