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HRH Princess Anne officially opens the GTIMC at the University of Sheffield

Princess Royal opens pioneering Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, officially opened the Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre (GTIMC) at the University of Sheffield today (2 October 2024).
The University of Sheffield's Diamond building seen in the Sheffield skyline

University of Sheffield top in England for working with businesses and public engagement

The University of Sheffield is one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses and public and community engagement, according to the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
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Sheffield techno legends The Black Dog unveil pioneering live coding system at Festival of the Mind

Sheffield-based techno legends The Black Dog are set to unveil a new 'live coding' system for composing and playing music in a special public masterclass and performance as part of the University of Sheffield’s Festival of the Mind.

The Off the Shelf team modelling the new festival T-Shirts

T-shirts with a purpose: University festivals support local social enterprise

A social enterprise supporting local homeless people is helping to kit out staff and volunteers for two of the University of Sheffield’s most popular festivals.
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Whole genomes of coronavirus from UK patients sequenced by Sheffield scientists

Scientists at the University of Sheffield, in partnership with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Virology team, have sequenced their first two genomes of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), with samples collected from patients treated in the UK.
Four female attendees at the Dementia Cafe enjoying some coffee and tea.

Thank you to Sheffield medical students who help transform lives through social accountability project

The University of Sheffield Medical School has held an event to thank both students and organisations who are part of its social accountability initiative.
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Urban land could grow fruit and veg for 15 percent of the population

Growing fruit and vegetables in just 10 per cent of a city’s gardens and other urban green spaces could provide 15 per cent of the local population with their ‘five a day’, according to new research.
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Innovation project set to help regional businesses

A three-year programme to encourage innovation within businesses across the Sheffield City Region (SCR) is underway as part of a joint initiative between Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield.
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Sheffield Health and Care Partnership sandpit on 'Innovative technologies to assist the health and care workforce open for registration'

Sheffield Health and Care Partnership sandpit on Innovative technologies to assist the health and care workforce open for registration.