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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.

Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
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.
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/
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EDF and University of Sheffield Nuclear AMRC to deepen collaboration

EDF has supported the Nuclear AMRC's development over the past decade, and the new tier one membership strengthens and deepens the relationship between the two organisations.