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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Pop-Up University returns to bring University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ research to the public

A free festival at which some of the latest pioneering research from the worlds of healthcare, science, technology and art will be presented to the public for the first time is set to be held in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ this month (18-19 September 2021).
Evie Croxford, SU President 21-22, holds the number 20,000
Evie Croxford, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Students' Union President 2021-22

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ students double volunteering hours during the pandemic

Students from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ have clocked up a total of 20,510 hours of volunteering in the local community this academic year, double the amount of hours typically expected
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Steel’s coming home - University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ to host major international steel conference

One of Europe’s biggest steel conferences - where some of the latest innovations in research to support the use of steel in the construction industry are presented for the first time - is set to be hosted by the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.

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North ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ communities share memories and stories of local heritage at new exhibition

Memories and stories from the diverse communities in Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, Kelham Island and Neepsend will celebrate ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ heritage in a new exhibition.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has widened the gap between the rich and the poor, and it's not finished yet

How quickly your household or business will recover from Covid-19 when restrictions are lifted, may be down to where you live and what you do, according to experts at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.