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Children with climate placards
Credit: Benno Media

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.
Two men stand in front of a manufacturing machining centre looking into a laptop.

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¥.

Neuron cells system - 3d rendered image of Neuron cell network on black background

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.
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 91Ö±²¥, discusses the programme of events for Summer in the City and its importance to artists, residents and the city.
91Ö±²¥ Gene Therapy Manufacturing and Innovation Centre

91Ö±²¥ Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre - Strategic Business Case

Review the Strategic Business Case submitted by the University of 91Ö±²¥ to 91Ö±²¥ City Region LEP in application for funding towards the construction of the 91Ö±²¥ Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre.

Pop-Up University Logo

Pop Up University returns

Pop Up University returns this year from the 18-19 September bringing pioneering University of 91Ö±²¥ 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 91Ö±²¥.

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 91Ö±²¥ community through social accountability project

Medical students at the University of 91Ö±²¥ 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.