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University of 91Ö±²¥ generates £4.82 billion for South Yorkshire and UK economies

91Ö±²¥ 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 91Ö±²¥ Tap

Quench your thirst for knowledge at 91Ö±²¥'s Pint of Science festival

The world’s largest festival of public science is set to return to 91Ö±²¥ next month (Monday 19 May - Wednesday 21 May), with scientists & researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥ taking to the city’s pubs & venues to share their discoveries.
A group of students outside the 91Ö±²¥ Subud Centre

Student doctors have ‘profound impact’ at 91Ö±²¥â€™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

91Ö±²¥ 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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Yes Chef! South Yorkshire schools gather to celebrate new-found culinary skills

More than 100 pupils and staff from schools across South Yorkshire came together to celebrate the culmination of a Children’s University (CU) project focused on supporting families to eat healthily on a budget.
Oisin Corry (student), Sam Penrose, Logan Thomas (volunteer), Pete Thornett (TARA chairman) at the Scraith Wood Community Garden. Credit: Timm Cleasby Photography
Oisin Corry (student), Sam Penrose, Logan Thomas (volunteer) and Pete Thornett (TARA chairman) at the Scraith Wood Community Garden. Credit: Timm Cleasby Photography

91Ö±²¥ students to makeover derelict plot into community garden

A derelict and overgrown plot of land is being transformed into a flourishing community garden thanks to a collaboration between University of 91Ö±²¥ students and the Scraith Wood Tenants and Residents Association (TARA).
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Love has no age limit: Sexual Rights Charter helps to fill training gap to tackle age discrimination in sex and relationships in care homes

New training designed to break down barriers and tackle discrimination older adults can face around sex and relationships is set to be rolled out in care homes across 91Ö±²¥, thanks to the University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s Sexual Rights Charter.
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Partnership creates pioneering app to keep families living with dementia connected

A pioneering phone app designed to keep families living with dementia connected launches later this year after ethical entrepreneurs Grant Ripley and Fran Ferris discovered the University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s Made Together initiative.
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Filmmakers could improve cinema for the Deaf community, with new guidance from University of 91Ö±²¥

Improved captioning in the film industry could make watching film and TV more accessible and engaging for the Deaf community, according to new guidance published by the University of 91Ö±²¥ and 91Ö±²¥-based research and design studio, Paper.