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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 Crucible and the Lyceum

83 Freelance Arts & Culture Workers benefit from Sheffield-based small grants

83 Freelance arts and culture workers based in Sheffield are benefiting from cash support to develop their creative and business practice, thanks to funding from Sheffield City Council and Sheffield Culture Consortium members.
People walking on the concourse in the heart of the University of Sheffield's campus, near its Students' Union building

University of Sheffield recognised for its impact on society and the economy

The University of Sheffield is in the top 10 per cent of universities in England for working with businesses to find solutions to problems in industry and society, according to a new framework published today (Wednesday 31 March).
Healthy ageing

Boosting healthy ageing in South Yorkshire with Age Better in Sheffield

The Healthy Lifespan Institute and the Age Better in Sheffield (ABiS) partnership are working together to ensure the legacy of ‘Age-Friendly Sheffield’ is delivered for the South Yorkshire region.
AMRC

Comment: Sheffield research centre’s anniversary year off to flying start

Chief Executive of the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Steven Foxley, discusses the 20th anniversary of the AMRC and the renewed Boeing partnership.
Sheffield Makes Music

Sheffield cultural leader calls for financial help to stop freelances having to leave arts sector

Professor Vanessa Toulmin discusses UKRI funded research which is looking at how the pandemic has impacted creative freelancers in Sheffield.