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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.
A nurse apprentice preparing to administer an injection under supervision from their tutor
A total of 110 Nursing Associates completed their apprenticeships at the University’s Health Sciences School providing vital care for the critically ill in local hospitals, hospices and GP surgeries - well above the national completion rate

University of Sheffield apprentices provide vital support to healthcare and industry

More people have achieved nursing apprenticeships at the University of Sheffield compared to the national average for England, according to figures released ahead of National Apprenticeship Week (7-13 February 2022).
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University of Sheffield ranked one of the most international universities in the world

The University of Sheffield has been named one of the most international universities in the world by Times Higher Education.
Weston Park Aerial view

University-led programme helps businesses deliver 400 new innovations, products and services

A successful innovation programme led by the University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University and SCR Growth Hub has supported a milestone 400 projects with regional businesses helping them to innovate and bring new services to market
Glowing computer microchip

University of Sheffield spin-out secures seed investment to revolutionise trust in global telecommunications and computing with quantum photonics

University of Sheffield spin-out, Aegiq, has secured a seven-figure seed investment to develop next generation networking with quantum security.
Spanish story-telling from Andira Hernandez Monzoy in the new library section

Made Together: How pioneering book scheme is celebrating city's diversity

Dr Sabine Little, the University of Sheffield School of Education shares her work with Sheffield City Council’s library team to develop the Multilingual Children’s Library, a dedicated space for children to read and hear their languages in public