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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.
The inside of a sewage tunnel.

AI to help reduce flooding and river pollution across Yorkshire

Game-changing artificial intelligence that can predict blockages in sewers to help cut pollution incidents and improve the health of rivers has been developed as part of a collaboration between the University of Sheffield, Siemens and Yorkshire Water
AMRC IoT

South Yorkshire wins £12million bid to establish Institute of Technology

The University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre is part of a collaboration of educators and employers from South Yorkshire who have successfully secured over £12million to establish a new South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (IoT).
Dr Sarah Want and Professor Vanessa Toulmin

Made Together; reflections on how we are supporting a greener, healthier, more vibrant and innovative region

Dr Sarah Want and Professor Vanessa Toulmin at the University of Sheffield reflect on 2021 and how despite the year’s challenges the Made Together programme has supported partnerships across the region, creating the opportunity for future impact.
Bethany Cousins Nuclear Manufacturing Summit

Made Together: Engineering brighter futures for local talent

Winner of the 2020 AMRC Training Centre Apprentice of the Year Award, Bethany Cousins shares how an apprenticeship with the University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre supports local innovation and talent.
Diana Buckley, Head of Economic Strategy and Commissioning at Sheffield City Council

Made Together: Getting under the skin of the city

Sheffield City Council Head of Economic Strategy and Commissioning, Diana Buckley, discusses working hand in hand with the University of Sheffield through the Made Together programme to drive the city's economic priorities.