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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
(From left to right) are Maurizio Cunningham-Brown (CEO and Founder), then Malcolm Earp (Chief Operating Officer), then Keith Ellis (Chief Scientific Officer), then Stephen Bowles (AMRC Team Leader) and the back row has some of the UBC AMRC team.

Ultimate Battery Company chooses South Yorkshire to develop greener vehicle technology

A revolutionary company set to develop a new generation of greener vehicle batteries has partnered with ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s AMRC, opening an R&D and manufacturing facility in South Yorkshire to explore new battery technologies.
Brandon and Brenda playing with MiRo, a social robot being trialled in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Children's Hospital
Brandon and Brenda with MiRo the robot. Credit: ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Children's Hospital

Robots reduce anxiety in children during hospital visits

A new study from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is investigating how social robots can help to reduce anxiety, worry and distress in children during visits to hospital.
Two students celebrating at the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Varsity ice hockey game

City of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ celebrates 25th anniversary of Varsity

Andy Cox, Director of Sports and Physical Activity at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ writes about the return of Varsity, and how ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Universities' annual sporting event celebrates the city and region’s health, diversity, and community spirit
A nurse apprentice preparing to administer an injection under supervision from their tutor

Made Together: Nursing ambitions for the region's health

Trainee nurse associate Kathleen Harrison explains how she started university in her forties and how the Made Together programme supports the development of skilled healthcare workers to meet the region's health and social care needs.
A nurse apprentice preparing to administer an injection under supervision from their tutor
A total of 110 Nursing Associates completed their apprenticeships at the University’s Health Sciences School providing vital care for the critically ill in local hospitals, hospices and GP surgeries - well above the national completion rate

University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ apprentices provide vital support to healthcare and industry

More people have achieved nursing apprenticeships at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ compared to the national average for England, according to figures released ahead of National Apprenticeship Week (7-13 February 2022).