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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.
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
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Life-changing discoveries made here could change world for better

Professor Dave Petley discusses the four new research flagships which will provide innovative solutions to the world's greatest challenges, considering the role and impact for ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
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How an empty ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ factory became the ‘once in a lifetime’ Phlegm art experience

Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Director of City and Culture, discusses how an abandoned cutlery factory in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ became the final resting place for a group of giant mythical creatures, created by street artist Phlegm.

World-leading research brings genius of Leonardo da Vinci to life

Academics from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ will bring the genius of Leonardo da Vinci to life through their world-leading research during a series of free talks at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Millennium Gallery.

Renowned muralist launches new exhibition with help from University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

An acclaimed ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ-based artist who has earned worldwide recognition for painting murals on carefully selected public and abandoned structures has launched a new exhibition with the support of the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, as one of the key delivery partners in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Cultural Consortium’s Cultural Destination programme.

Best-selling vegan authors set to launch new book at University

Authors of the best-selling plant-based cookbook in the UK are set to launch their latest book as part of a special event with the Off the Shelf Festival of Words next month (3 April 2019).