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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.
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.
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Image produced by Joseph Chapman and Bor-Ren Hui, students from the School of Architecture at the University of Sheffield.

Supporting Sheffield City Council to transform the high street

Sheffield City Council has been successful in its bid for funding from the Future High Streets Fund, with the support of the University of Sheffield, to rejuvenate and reinvent Fargate and High Street as social hubs in the city.