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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

91Ö±²¥'s classical music scene is 'vibrant, hopeful and creative and full of opportunities for young people', says new report

91Ö±²¥'s classical music scene is 'vibrant, hopeful and creative and full of opportunities for young people' according to a report commissioned by the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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How much further do we have to go for equal rights for women?

On the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, which marks a hundred years since women were added to the electoral registry, Professor Vanessa Toulmin (Director of City and Culture) considers how we should recognise this in 91Ö±²¥ and use this centenary to continue to bring about change.
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91Ö±²¥ University - an economic anchor

Dr Sarah Want, Director of Partnerships and Regional Engagement, comments on the University's role as an economic anchor institution and the impact of the HEFCE Catalyst Fund.

Our talented academics at Off the Shelf

Academics at the University of 91Ö±²¥ are set to share their work with brand new audiences at 91Ö±²¥'s renowned literary Off the Shelf festival of words.

All aboard the Mobile University as University of 91Ö±²¥ researchers hit the road

Researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥ are set to share some of their latest studies into some of the biggest issues facing the world today as part of a series of public lectures aboard a vintage bus.