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Craft alcohol report

Scale of Sheffield's independent alcohol economy revealed as city's artisans turn away from 'craft' label

A new report has revealed the impressive scale of Sheffield’s independent drinks scene, estimating that 42% of its specialised alcohol outlets are independently owned or operated.

Ferretworks

FerretWorks: Startup - backing bold ideas to help launch and grow new business in South Yorkshire

What happens when ambitious entrepreneurial vision meets world-class engineering innovation? You get AMRC FerretWorks: Startup.

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VC Koen Lamberts with NHS Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Chief Exec Salma Yasmeen

Major boost for mental healthcare in Sheffield with new university status for SHSC

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust (SHSC) and the University of Sheffield are strengthening their unique partnership that will see the mental health provider formalise its University Hospital status.
Firth Court with Arts Tower in the background

Explore a legacy of innovation as the University of Sheffield opens its doors to the public

Step into a world where history and groundbreaking discovery collide as the University of Sheffield opens its doors to the public for exclusive tours of its most iconic buildings and museums.
Exterior of Firth Court from the Concourse

University of Sheffield awarded renewed term as partner in the NIHR School for Public Health Research

The University of Sheffield has been awarded a third term of membership of the NIHR School for Public Health Research (SPHR) for another five years from 2022.
International students in park

New report reveals international students in Sheffield bring £313 million benefit to economy

New research has revealed that just one year’s intake of incoming international students in the Sheffield Central constituency brings £313 million of benefit to the UK economy.
Logo for the exhibition on a Union Jack background

Coming home... people of Sheffield invited to submit artwork for exhibition on experiences of home now, and in the future

Being Human Festival returns to University of Sheffield this year with an event designed to bring the city together with creativity.
Simon Armitage
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Off the Shelf literary festival returns to Sheffield for its 30th edition with celebration of city’s poetry

Off the Shelf, one of the most well known and loved literary festivals in the UK, celebrates its 30th edition in 2021.
An photo of concert pianist Imogen Cooper
Concert pianist Imogen Cooper. Credit Sussie Ahlburg.

Emotion, energy and hope! Leading light in world of classical music to headline concert season at the University of Sheffield

Headlining the new concert season at the University of Sheffield this November will be internationally renowned pianist Imogen Cooper. The concert will be a celebration of the University receiving its All-Steinway School accreditation.