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Innovative 'Think Climate' project inspires hundreds of children across the region

School pupils from across South Yorkshire have come together to celebrate a successful climate action project which has supported more than 600 children to understand the importance of sustainability.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ spinout company set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing

A pioneering new software company that is set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing, has been spun-out of the University of 91Ö±²¥.

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University spinout company awarded £2.3 million to develop breakthrough therapies that address underlying causes of MND

Crucible Therapeutics and University of 91Ö±²¥ secure a £2.3 million Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst award to develop breakthrough siRNA therapies that address underlying causes of Motor Neuron Disease (MND).
Artist's impression of the Rolls-Royce SMR plant
Artist's impression of the Rolls-Royce SMR plant

Rolls-Royce SMR will build Britain’s next generation of nuclear power plants

91Ö±²¥ AMRC has welcomed news that Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected as the preferred bidder to partner with Great British Energy – Nuclear to develop small modular reactors for the UK.
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South Yorkshire to lead UK R&D for sustainable aviation fuels

A major new research centre that will help test, certify and deploy new sustainable aviation fuels - the first of its kind in the UK - has reached a key milestone in its construction.
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91Ö±²¥ student wins national award for innovative palliative care research

A medical student from the University of 91Ö±²¥ has won a national award for her research into understanding the experiences and needs of palliative care patients.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ academics recognised as UK’s most talented early career researchers

Three academics from the University of 91Ö±²¥ have been recognised as some of the most talented early career researchers and innovators in the UK by a prestigious fellowship.
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£4 million awarded to University of 91Ö±²¥ to turn bright ideas into global opportunities

91Ö±²¥ has been awarded £4.29 million in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), to jumpstart the early-stage translation of research that can create real impact for people across the UK.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ ranked within top 100 universities in 2023 QS World University Rankings

91Ö±²¥ has been ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.