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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.
Sheffield Gene Therapy Manufacturing and Innovation Centre

Sheffield Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre - Strategic Business Case

Review the Strategic Business Case submitted by the University of Sheffield to Sheffield City Region LEP in application for funding towards the construction of the Sheffield Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre.

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Pop Up University returns

Pop Up University returns this year from the 18-19 September bringing pioneering University of Sheffield research to the public with both online and live events.

A picture of MiRo companion robots.
MiRo, a companion robot developed by a team of University of Sheffield.

Forget travel restrictions - new app can transport you anywhere in the world in the body of a robot
Lucy Dean and the team at Heeley City Farm supporting young people and those who have dementia.
Lucy and the team

Doctors-in-training are reconnecting with the Sheffield community through social accountability project

Medical students at the University of Sheffield are helping dementia patients unearth old memories and youngsters to improve their wellbeing in a pioneering initiative that puts social accountability at the heart of their health practice.
The Flanagan Collective

Sheffield Theatres hosts Together in the Square: An outdoor weekend of performance in Tudor Square

Sheffield Theatres, supported by the University of Sheffield, Yellow Bus Events and Sheffield City Council announce Together in the Square, an outdoor weekend of free events marking a start to the ‘Summer in the City’ campaign. (26th-27th June)