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University of 91Ö±²¥ generates £4.82 billion for South Yorkshire and UK economies

91Ö±²¥ generates over £4.82 billion for the UK economy and delivers a £6.40 return for every pound spent, according to a new report highlighting the Russell Group institution’s crucial role in driving economic growth.
CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the University of 91Ö±²¥
(LtoR) CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the University of 91Ö±²¥

Astrophysics meets snooker: University experts partner with 91Ö±²¥ firm to pioneer the sport’s future

University of 91Ö±²¥ researchers are collaborating with a 91Ö±²¥ company at the heart of snooker’s modern evolution to develop next generation equipment, bringing 21st century science into one of the world’s most tradition-steeped sports.
Pint of Science at 91Ö±²¥ Tap

Quench your thirst for knowledge at 91Ö±²¥'s Pint of Science festival

The world’s largest festival of public science is set to return to 91Ö±²¥ next month (Monday 19 May - Wednesday 21 May), with scientists & researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥ taking to the city’s pubs & venues to share their discoveries.
A sample page from the graphic novel, Quaco.

Hidden slavery story translated into English for first time

A graphic novel revealing a new insight into the lives of millions of Africans who fell victim to the slave trade has been brought to English speakers for the first time, thanks to modern languages students at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
Len Garnham opening the Julia Garnham alongside Dr Adam Hodgson

University of 91Ö±²¥ students help speed up cancer diagnosis at new Julia Garnham Centre

91Ö±²¥ and 91Ö±²¥ Children’s NHS Foundation Trust have officially opened the Julia Garnham Centre, a new genomic pre-screening facility, which helps NHS geneticists to diagnose blood cancers.
Pint of Science

Pint of Science - bringing scientists out of the lab and into your local pub!

Tickets are now on sale for the world’s largest festival of public science talks, Pint of Science, which will see University of 91Ö±²¥ scientists take to the stage in venues across 91Ö±²¥ (Monday 9 May - Wednesday 11 May).
The outside of the new Harry Brearley building - the home of the new Royce Discovery Centre

Next gen materials to boost UK manufacturing set to be produced by new research centre

The next generation of materials to meet the needs of UK manufacturing are set to be developed by a new state-of-the-art research centre that has officially opened today (20 April 2022).
Nerve neurons

New £1.2 million funding to advance development of investigational MND drug

Researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥ and early-stage biopharmaceutical company Aclipse Therapeutics have been awarded £1.2 million to support the development of an investigational motor neurone disease (MND) drug.