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University of Sheffield generates £4.82 billion for South Yorkshire and UK economies

Â鶹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.
CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the University of Sheffield
(LtoR) CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the University of Sheffield

Astrophysics meets snooker: University experts partner with Sheffield firm to pioneer the sport’s future

University of Sheffield researchers are collaborating with a Sheffield company at the heart of snooker’s modern evolution to develop next generation equipment, bringing 21st century science into one of the world’s most tradition-steeped sports.
Pint of Science at Sheffield Tap

Quench your thirst for knowledge at Sheffield's Pint of Science festival

The world’s largest festival of public science is set to return to Sheffield next month (Monday 19 May - Wednesday 21 May), with scientists & researchers from the University of Sheffield taking to the city’s pubs & venues to share their discoveries.

Renowned muralist launches new exhibition with help from University of Sheffield

An acclaimed Sheffield-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 Sheffield, as one of the key delivery partners in Sheffield’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).
Cycling route on campus

How city university recognises and repays its founders - a century later

Following the signing of the Civic University Agreement, Professor Dave Petley (Vice-President for Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Innovation) consider the University's role as a civic university for the 21st century, committed as ever to our founding mission

University reaffirms its historic civic commitment to Sheffield by signing new national agreement

Â鶹ÊÓƵ has signed up to the Civic University Agreement - further cementing its position as a leading civic university in the UK.

Universities' bid to inspire a love of languages

Sheffield's two universities have joined forces to take part in a pioneering mentoring scheme to encourage school children in South Yorkshire to study modern languages.