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New immersive walking app uncovers Sheffield’s hidden Jewish heritage

A new interactive walking app is transforming the streets of Sheffield into a digital heritage trail to recover the untold stories of the city's Jewish community thanks to a partnership between University researchers and Llama Digital

The robot in action

Novel robot to prioritise human safety in high-risk environments

A next-generation robot allowing operators to perform precision-led operations in the world’s most extreme danger zones is the challenge being met by manufacturing design engineers at the University of Sheffield AMRC.
A panel at the South Yorkshire Innovation Summit
Richard Stubbs, Chief Executive of Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber, Alex McLaughlin, Deputy Director of Innovation and Growth Office of Life Sciences and Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire (credit Ross Jarman)

South Yorkshire leaders unite to advance region's £3.3bn life sciences sector

Leaders from government, the NHS, life sciences and both Sheffield universities united for a Summit aimed at unlocking South Yorkshire's potential and positioning the region at the forefront of the UK’s £100 billion life sciences sector.
Craft alcohol report

Scale of Sheffield's independent alcohol economy revealed as city's artisans turn away from 'craft' label

A new report has revealed the impressive scale of Sheffield’s independent drinks scene, estimating that 42% of its specialised alcohol outlets are independently owned or operated.

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Sheffield creatives to shape new vision for culture in the city

Sheffield creatives, including makers, musicians, artists, and designers, are being invited to help shape a groundbreaking new culture strategy for the city.
Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian from the University of Sheffield giving a speech at the opening of the Energy Innovation Centre
Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian, Managing Director of the Energy Innovation Centre at the University of Sheffield, speaking at the opening of the centre.

University of Sheffield Energy Innovation Centre, with Boeing as a founding member, opened by Lord Callanan

A new centre that enables businesses to carry out innovative research and development projects with some of the largest and most exciting equipment in Europe, has opened at the University of Sheffield.
Future Greens co-founder Gabriele giving a talk to students

Future Greens: graduates secure six-figure investment for vertical farming revolution

A group of recent University of Sheffield graduates are set to transform the world of vertical farming after securing a six figure investment for their sustainable startup.
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'It was enlightening working with them' - University expertise helps local company take AI to the next level

South Yorkshire-based Automated Analytics is using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to help its clients understand customers, improve their experience and ultimately boost sales, following a collaboration with academics at the University.
DNA Molecule

University of Sheffield spinout company to pioneer novel therapies for genetic neurological diseases

BlackfinBio has raised £2.75 million seed investment to advance revolutionary treatments for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP).