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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.
Children in graduation robes tossing their caps

More than 30,000 pupils across South Yorkshire benefit from Children’s University

More than 30,000 pupils from schools across South Yorkshire have completed more than 2.5 million hours of extra-curricular activities as part of the Children’s University in 2024.
person using smart watch and phone

Tackling health inequality in South Yorkshire with wearable technology

Pioneering projects using smartphones and wearable technology to address the high levels of health inequalities and disease across the region, have been awarded funding at the South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub (SYDHH).
SYDHH Director Tim Chico gives a presentation.

South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub: a year of community building and innovation

Twelve months in, the South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub (SYDHH) is making strides along the road to addressing the stark health inequalities that exist across the region.
Team members stand with members of Sheffield City Council

The Centre for Machine Intelligence discusses prospects for future collaboration with Sheffield City Council

The Centre for Machine Intelligence welcomed The Centre welcomed Sheffield City Council Chief Executive Kate Josephs and Leader of the Council Councillor Tom Hunt to meet some to discuss areas of collaboration for future projects.

SYIP launch shot

New £3 million programme launched to support South Yorkshire innovation

The South Yorkshire Innovation Programme (SYIP) has been officially launched to help regional organisations to innovate, accelerate, and grow