Regional contacts
The University plays an important role in the region bringing partners together to enable collaboration, prosperity and growth - something which we see as a key part of our duty as a civic university.
The University is committed to driving regional prosperity through economic, social, environmental, and cultural initiatives. We leverage our strong connections with diverse organizations to convene key stakeholders and foster collaborative solutions."
To coordinate regional engagement, the University has centralised points of contact and delivery within Research, Partnerships and Innovation.
Relationships are managed by Assistant-Director - Regional Engagement and Innovation, Yasmin Knight and Director of City, Culture and Public Engagement, Professor Vanessa Toulmin, the University’s relationships with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and regional Local Authorities (e.g. Barnsley, Chesterfield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield etc) as well as with other sector representative groups such as the Chambers of Commerce and Cultural organisations such as Sheffield Culture Consortium
Where are the existing links with the region?
The University of Sheffield aligns its strategies with regional priorities through collaborations with various bodies, including the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, the City Growth Board, Chambers of Commerce, and the Culture Consortium. We also work closely with fellow ‘anchor institutions’ like Sheffield Hallam University and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The University is working to drive forward innovation across the North, specifically through the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) - part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult and the University of Sheffield's Innovation District - where we have created an innovation ecosystem to establish the South Yorkshire region as the go-to place for manufacturing companies. In 2023, the South Yorkshire region was announced as the UK's first Investment Zone.
Engaging in the region
If you are an academic engaging in the city region or an external organisation looking to engage with the University, please speak to Yasmin Knight on 0114 222 1057 or y.knight@sheffield.ac.uk.
If you are a cultural organisation looking to collaborate with the University, please contact: city@sheffield.ac.uk
If you are interested in our public engagement activity and events, please contact: engage@sheffield.ac.uk
For any other general enquiries about our role in the region, please email: madetogether@sheffield.ac.uk