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University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ generates £4.82 billion for South Yorkshire and UK economies

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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.
Pint of Science at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Tap

Quench your thirst for knowledge at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's Pint of Science festival

The world’s largest festival of public science is set to return to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ next month (Monday 19 May - Wednesday 21 May), with scientists & researchers from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ taking to the city’s pubs & venues to share their discoveries.
A group of students outside the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Subud Centre

Student doctors have ‘profound impact’ at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Pakistan Muslim Centre

The Pakistan Muslim Centre (PMC) is one of many local community-based organisations that work closely with student doctors from the University to help support their communities and help educate the next generation of doctors.
Student conducting research in a lab

Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives £10 million in new funding

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and Yorkshire Cancer Research are pioneering 10 world-leading research studies that aim to accelerate understanding of cancer and find cures that will save lives in the region and beyond
Professor Vanessa Toulmin

Celebrating ten years of Festival of the Mind

Festival of the Mind's director, Professor Vanessa Toulmin, offers her reflections on the event's remarkable ten-year history.
Photo of student Shamoil Khomosi at Mercedes surrounded by trophies

Rocking all over world: Students prepare flight exercise aid for take off

A pioneering exercise aid designed to help long haul flight passengers and people with mobility problems could soon be hitting the market - and University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ students can claim a part in its success.
A crowd of people sat inside a Spiegeltent watching a performance at a previous Festival of the Mind

Festival of the Mind returns to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ for 10th anniversary

One of the biggest festivals in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is set to return in full, including the iconic Spiegeltent in Barker’s Pool, for its 10th anniversary this month 15-25 September 2022, with a programme of free events that are bigger and better than ever.
Sioned Davies

Engineering student scoops top prize for internship

University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ student Sioned Davies has won Siemens Intern of the Year award for the positive impact she made through her internship.

Finn Shimmin

Economics student completes internship with local authority

Student Finn was able to develop his team-based problem solving skills on a recent internship in South Yorkshire.