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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.
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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
(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 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.
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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.
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Business secretary praises University of Sheffield’s delivery of higher apprenticeships

The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Sajid Javid met young apprentices during a visit to the University of Sheffield Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (Nuclear AMRC) in Rotherham.
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University researchers bring a Pint of Science to Sheffield’s pubs

Pubgoers can pour over the mysteries of the universe as academics from the University of Sheffield bring a Pint of Science to the city’s watering holes.
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City showcases its musical prowess to celebrate BBC Music Day

Sheffield will be turning up the volume for next month’s BBC Music Day celebrations with an amazing 22 planned events across the city.
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Architects chosen for Henderson’s Relish pub design

Sheffield‐based architects Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson have emerged as the winning team to design the new Henderson’s Relish pub for the University of Sheffield – following a hard‐fought architectural design competition.

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University of Sheffield’s popular Peregrine Falcons reveal their new chicks

Yorkshire's first urban breeding pair of Peregrine Falcons, which became internet stars after making their home are back in the spotlight after laying their clutch of four eggs for this year’s breeding season.

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