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Landmark report reveals priorities for South Yorkshire’s net-zero future

Over 600,000 homes across the region require energy-efficiency retrofits to meet the government's 2050 net-zero target, a landmark report on the future of sustainability in South Yorkshire has found.
Helen Mort against a wall wearing an orange jumper

A House for Jane: Sheffield Poet Helen Mort Marks Austen’s 250th Anniversary

The University of Sheffield and the Off the Shelf Festival of Words are proud to announce a special literary commission celebrating one of the most significant milestones in English literature.
Student playing ice hockey at varsity

University of Sheffield chases historic win in city’s biggest student sporting event

Students at the University of Sheffield are preparing for one of the biggest nights in the city’s student sporting calendar as the annual Varsity ice hockey match against Sheffield Hallam University returns.
Children at Netherthorpe Primary School exploring the Quilt of Welcome

396 Patches, 150 Languages, 100 volunteers: Sheffield unites to create ‘Quilt of Welcome’ celebrating city’s multilingual children

Hundreds of multilingual children from across Sheffield have helped create a huge ‘Quilt of Welcome’, celebrating the many languages spoken in the city while sending a welcoming message to others.
Together in the square, Professor Vanessa Toulmin and street performers

Comment: Summer in the City

Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Director of City and Culture at the University of Sheffield, discusses the programme of events for Summer in the City and its importance to artists, residents and the city.
Sheffield Gene Therapy Manufacturing and Innovation Centre

Sheffield Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre - Strategic Business Case

Review the Strategic Business Case submitted by the University of Sheffield to Sheffield City Region LEP in application for funding towards the construction of the Sheffield Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre.

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Pop Up University returns

Pop Up University returns this year from the 18-19 September bringing pioneering University of Sheffield research to the public with both online and live events.

A picture of MiRo companion robots.
MiRo, a companion robot developed by a team of University of Sheffield.

Forget travel restrictions - new app can transport you anywhere in the world in the body of a robot
Lucy Dean and the team at Heeley City Farm supporting young people and those who have dementia.
Lucy and the team

Doctors-in-training are reconnecting with the Sheffield community through social accountability project

Medical students at the University of Sheffield are helping dementia patients unearth old memories and youngsters to improve their wellbeing in a pioneering initiative that puts social accountability at the heart of their health practice.