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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).
The Black Dog band promo shot

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.
Festival organiser Maria De Souza summarises this year's highlights.

Off the Shelf Festival of Words announces lineup for its 31st edition

Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the largest literary festivals in the UK, will make its 31st return to Sheffield and South Yorkshire this October. Watch festival organiser Maria De Souza discuss the highlights.

Professor Vanessa Toulmin

Celebrating ten years of Festival of the Mind

Festival of the Mind's director, Professor Vanessa Toulmin, offers her reflections on the event's remarkable ten-year history.
Photo of student Shamoil Khomosi at Mercedes surrounded by trophies

Rocking all over world: Students prepare flight exercise aid for take off

A pioneering exercise aid designed to help long haul flight passengers and people with mobility problems could soon be hitting the market - and University of Sheffield students can claim a part in its success.
A crowd of people sat inside a Spiegeltent watching a performance at a previous Festival of the Mind

Festival of the Mind returns to Sheffield for 10th anniversary

One of the biggest festivals in Sheffield is set to return in full, including the iconic Spiegeltent in Barker’s Pool, for its 10th anniversary this month 15-25 September 2022, with a programme of free events that are bigger and better than ever.
Sioned Davies

Engineering student scoops top prize for internship

University of Sheffield student Sioned Davies has won Siemens Intern of the Year award for the positive impact she made through her internship.