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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.
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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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Encouraging early study for investigational drug in people with motor neurone disease

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ with ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only site in the UK to have participated in an, international clinical trial for an investigational drug in people with a form of motor neurone disease (MND)
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University contributes vital evidence to the plea for support for the city and region’s cultural sector

Providing the evidence of how Covid-19 has affected the region’s cultural sector has been a vital role which the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has undertaken as part of its civic role in the city and region
Nuclear AMRC

Comment: Nuclear expertise puts ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ at heart of clean-energy revolution

As we start to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, we still need to deal with the even-more challenging reality of the climate crisis, says Andrew Storer, chief executive officer of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Nuclear AMRC.
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Academics reveal stories of young refugees as part of Migration Matters Festival

Academics are set to share the stories of young refugees’ journeys to the UK next week, as ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Migration Matters Festival 2020 goes digital in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Comment: The beauty and magic of live music gigs can never be replicated online

Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Director of City and Culture at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, discusses the importance of supporting ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's musicians during the coronavirus pandemic.