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HRH Princess Anne officially opens the GTIMC at the University of Sheffield

Princess Royal opens pioneering Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, officially opened the Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre (GTIMC) at the University of Sheffield today (2 October 2024).
The University of Sheffield's Diamond building seen in the Sheffield skyline

University of Sheffield top in England for working with businesses and public engagement

The University of Sheffield is one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses and public and community engagement, according to the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
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Sheffield techno legends The Black Dog unveil pioneering live coding system at Festival of the Mind

Sheffield-based techno legends The Black Dog are set to unveil a new 'live coding' system for composing and playing music in a special public masterclass and performance as part of the University of Sheffield’s Festival of the Mind.

The Off the Shelf team modelling the new festival T-Shirts

T-shirts with a purpose: University festivals support local social enterprise

A social enterprise supporting local homeless people is helping to kit out staff and volunteers for two of the University of Sheffield’s most popular festivals.
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University of Sheffield funding supports five South Yorkshire charities to develop and support their local communities

The University of Sheffield has awarded £45,000 to five charities across South Yorkshire to provide provision and support to address need in regional communities.
University of Sheffield academics at Pint of Science
University of Sheffield academics at Pint of Science

Pint of Science aims to get scientists out of the lab and into your local pub

Tickets are now on sale for the world’s largest festival of public science talks, Pint of Science, which will see University of Sheffield scientists take to the stage in venues across Sheffield (Monday 22 May - Wednesday 24 May).
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Implementing new roles in mental health services to address NHS workforce challenges

A new national project has been launched in collaboration between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Trust to help NHS services to respond to the ongoing workforce crisis in mental health.
Andy Haldane at his Honorary Degree ceremony

Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane joins University of Sheffield AMRC as industrial board chair

Andy Haldane, former Bank of England chief economist and head of the Royal Society of Arts, will chair the industrial board at University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) for the next three years.
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre

First UK Clearing House for certifying new sustainable aviation fuels to launch at University of Sheffield

UK’s SAF Clearing House will be led by the Energy Institute at the University of Sheffield and will help remove the barriers to new fuels coming to market