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Leadmill in the Square
30 July 2021

Leadmill in the Square

Working alongside city partners, the University of Sheffield presents ‘Leadmill in the Square’, a weekend of free, outdoor live music performances on 7-8 August in Tudor Square as part of Sheffield’s ‘Summer in the Outdoor City’ programme.
Pop-Up University Logo
Pop-Up University Logo
25 June 2021

Pop Up University returns

Pop Up University returns this year from the 18-19 September bringing pioneering University of Sheffield research to the public with both online and live events.

Sheffield Makes Music venue
18 June 2021

Culture projects are the “Shot In Arm” needed for recovery

Although social, economic and cultural effects of the pandemic will be felt for many years, culture has the opportunity to become a great healer say members of Sheffield Culture Collective, including representatives from the University of Sheffield.
Woollens for signs
18 June 2021

Icon neon sign preserved as developer makes way for Sheffield's West Bar scheme

As preparation gets underway to deliver the City Centre's West Bar development, the University of Sheffield has been working alongside developers to secure the future of an original Woollen Sign that forms part of the city's industrial heritage.
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Northern Gritstone announces leadership team

Northern Gritstone, an investment company founded by the Universities of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield to support growth opportunities across the North of England, appointed Lord Jim O’Neill as Non-Executive Chairman and Duncan Johnson as CEO.

26 July 2021
Sheffield Gene Therapy Manufacturing and Innovation Centre

Sheffield Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre - Strategic Business Case

Review the Strategic Business Case submitted by the University of Sheffield to Sheffield City Region LEP in application for funding towards the construction of the Sheffield Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre.

2 July 2021
A picture of MiRo companion robots.
MiRo, a companion robot developed by a team of University of Sheffield.

Forget travel restrictions - new app can transport you anywhere in the world in the body of a robot

21 June 2021
Lucy Dean and the team at Heeley City Farm supporting young people and those who have dementia.
Lucy and the team

Doctors-in-training are reconnecting with the Sheffield community through social accountability project

Medical students at the University of Sheffield are helping dementia patients unearth old memories and youngsters to improve their wellbeing in a pioneering initiative that puts social accountability at the heart of their health practice.

21 June 2021
The Flanagan Collective

Sheffield Theatres hosts Together in the Square: An outdoor weekend of performance in Tudor Square

Sheffield Theatres, supported by the University of Sheffield, Yellow Bus Events and Sheffield City Council announce Together in the Square, an outdoor weekend of free events marking a start to the ‘Summer in the City’ campaign. (26th-27th June)

18 June 2021