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University of ºù«Ӱҵ generates £4.82 billion for South Yorkshire and UK economies

ºù«Ӱҵ 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.
Pint of Science at ºù«Ӱҵ Tap

Quench your thirst for knowledge at ºù«Ӱҵ's Pint of Science festival

The world’s largest festival of public science is set to return to ºù«Ӱҵ next month (Monday 19 May - Wednesday 21 May), with scientists & researchers from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ taking to the city’s pubs & venues to share their discoveries.
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Student doctors have ‘profound impact’ at ºù«Ӱҵ’s Pakistan Muslim Centre

The Pakistan Muslim Centre (PMC) is one of many local community-based organisations that work closely with student doctors from the University to help support their communities and help educate the next generation of doctors.
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Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives £10 million in new funding

ºù«Ӱҵ and Yorkshire Cancer Research are pioneering 10 world-leading research studies that aim to accelerate understanding of cancer and find cures that will save lives in the region and beyond
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University of ºù«Ӱҵ spinout company Crucible Therapeutics raises £5 million to advance pioneering treatments for neurological diseases

University of ºù«Ӱҵ spinout company, Crucible Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing novel therapies to treat the most common genetic form of MND and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), has secured £5 million from Northern Gritstone.
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Endangered species' poo could help fight against diabetic ulcers

Poo from endangered animals could be the source of a potential new treatment for the infectious bacteria that cause diabetic foot ulcers, researchers from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have found.
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ºù«Ӱҵ steelmakers could soon switch to cleaner fuel

Researchers from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ are working with partners from across the South Yorkshire region on the initiative, which could cut carbon emissions from ºù«Ӱҵ’s steel industry by 40 per cent.
Student nurse talking to a patient.

University of ºù«Ӱҵ launches Data Connect: A new service to improve researcher access to health and social care data.

Today (14 September), the University of ºù«Ӱҵ is proud to announce the launch of Data Connect, an ambitious new service that will enhance researcher access to crucial health and social care data.