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A drawing of Old Paradise Square, Sheffield

New immersive walking app uncovers Sheffield’s hidden Jewish heritage

A new interactive walking app is transforming the streets of Sheffield into a digital heritage trail to recover the untold stories of the city's Jewish community thanks to a partnership between University researchers and Llama Digital

The robot in action

Novel robot to prioritise human safety in high-risk environments

A next-generation robot allowing operators to perform precision-led operations in the world’s most extreme danger zones is the challenge being met by manufacturing design engineers at the University of Sheffield AMRC.
A panel at the South Yorkshire Innovation Summit
Richard Stubbs, Chief Executive of Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber, Alex McLaughlin, Deputy Director of Innovation and Growth Office of Life Sciences and Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire (credit Ross Jarman)

South Yorkshire leaders unite to advance region's £3.3bn life sciences sector

Leaders from government, the NHS, life sciences and both Sheffield universities united for a Summit aimed at unlocking South Yorkshire's potential and positioning the region at the forefront of the UK’s £100 billion life sciences sector.
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.

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/
the large size hpc unit shot from above

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.

Three representatives from the University of Sheffield, DSA and Peel L&P stood in front of DSA's terminal building

New partnership could help unlock economic potential of Sheffield City Region’s GatewayEast development

A new partnership that is aiming to help unlock the economic potential of the area surrounding Doncaster Sheffield Airport has been launched this week (27th April 2021).
productivity institute

Sheffield Business Forum launched to improve productivity across Yorkshire, Humberside and the North East

The University of Sheffield has launched a new regional business forum which will work to better understand and address the region's productivity.