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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.
Sheffield Makes Music venue

Culture projects are the “Shot In Arm” needed for recovery

Although social, economic and cultural effects of the pandemic will be felt for many years, culture has the opportunity to become a great healer say members of Sheffield Culture Collective, including representatives from the University of Sheffield.
Woollens for signs

Icon neon sign preserved as developer makes way for Sheffield's West Bar scheme

As preparation gets underway to deliver the City Centre's West Bar development, the University of Sheffield has been working alongside developers to secure the future of an original Woollen Sign that forms part of the city's industrial heritage.
man using tablet and woman using laptop

Sheffield u3a members to play active role in Healthy Lifespan Institute Research

The Healthy Lifespan Institute and Sheffield u3a (formerly University of the Third Age) have formed a partnership to ensure research into healthy ageing incorporates the lived experiences of older people.
Students' Union gig

Comment: Till May be out Ne'er cast a clout

Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Director of City and Culture at the University of Sheffield, discusses the gradual lifting of restrictions, the roadmap ahead and what it means for the cultural sector.

A picture of George Joseph is one of a handful of students from Sheffield Volunteering.
George Joseph is one of a handful of students from Sheffield Volunteering – University of Sheffield, Students’ Union

Sheffield charity’s hunt for dual language students to boost its anti-loneliness work

A Sheffield charity hopes multi-lingual students will sign-up as volunteers to help cut loneliness amongst older people in the city.

| https://www.charitytoday.co.uk/sheffield-charitys-hunt-for-dual-language-students-to-boost-its-anti-loneliness-work/