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South Yorkshire to host landmark national summit to drive clean energy superpower ambition

A landmark national summit will bring leaders from industry, policy and academia to South Yorkshire to accelerate the nation’s ambition of becoming a global clean energy superpower.

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Off the Shelf Festival of Words announces lineup for its 34th edition

Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the longest running literary festivals in the UK, will return to Sheffield for its 34th edition from 10 October - 10 November, bringing together the best of local, national and international literary talent.
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Insigneo Institute & Yorkshire MedTech Industry Day: Shaping the Future of Health Technologies

The Insigneo Institute, working in close collaboration with the Yorkshire MedTech Place-based Impact Accelerator, held an exciting Industry Day showcasing established MedTech collaborations between Yorkshire-based academics and industrial partners.
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Yorkshire Engagement Portal (YEP) launched to revolutionise data-driven decisions across the region

The University of Sheffield today announced the launch of the Yorkshire Engagement Portal (YEP), a groundbreaking open-access data analytics platform designed to empower communities, businesses, and policymakers across Yorkshire and the Humber.
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Over 120 different tree species found in Sheffield’s gardens

More than 120 different species of trees are growing in gardens across the city of Sheffield, a new survey conducted by researchers at the the University of Sheffield has revealed.
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Mayor welcomes bold report to make South Yorkshire the healthiest region in the UK

South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard has welcomed a major new report, developed by an independent panel led by the University's Emeritus Professor Alan Walker CBE, setting out a bold, ten-year vision to make our region the healthiest in the count
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​Older northerners struggle with “alarming” inequalities compared to people from the South

Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing - resulting in millions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs.
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Blind Sheffield chef plates up in style thanks to students’ innovation

A passionate amateur chef who’s been blind since the age of 21 is finally able to present his dishes in style thanks to the ingenuity and innovation of a team of University of Sheffield students.
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Sheffield Policy Campus wins national award for transformative Civil Service opportunities

A University of Sheffield partnership offering students unique opportunities to gain Civil Service experience and be at the heart of policy development has won a prestigious national award.