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How Sheffield students turned innovative ideas into £1.4m of investment

How Sheffield students turned innovative ideas into £1.4m of investment

Entrepreneurial students have collectively raised £1.4 million in investment for their business ventures over the last three years, thanks to support from the University of Sheffield’s enterprise programme.
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Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the longest running literary festivals in the UK, returns to Sheffield for a packed 35th edition this autumn

Literary giants, olympic legends and TV stars heading to Sheffield as Off the Shelf Festival returns

Icons from the worlds of literature, art, media and sport are heading to Sheffield as Off the Shelf Festival of Words returns for its 35th edition from 28 September - 25 October.
The COMPASS building seen from the air
The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has opened a new facility that is set to give the UK next-generation aerospace manufacturing capabilities.

Investing in the future of aerospace production: Landmark R&D facility to boost UK aircraft manufacturing

A major R&D facility that will give the UK next-generation aerospace manufacturing capabilities - accelerating production times and using advanced materials to make aircraft lighter - has officially opened in South Yorkshire.
Bethany and Delilah Julia Garnham Centre
The students work has been a game-changer for Bethany and her daughter Delilah, who lives with a rare condition called TRIO-NDD

Sheffield students ‘life-changing’ work gives hope to families worldwide living with rare genetic diseases

Families living with rare genetic diseases have been given support, guidance and hope thanks to the ‘life-changing’ work of a team of University of Sheffield students
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.