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More than 30,000 pupils across South Yorkshire benefit from Children’s University

More than 30,000 pupils from schools across South Yorkshire have completed more than 2.5 million hours of extra-curricular activities as part of the Children’s University in 2024.
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Tackling health inequality in South Yorkshire with wearable technology

Pioneering projects using smartphones and wearable technology to address the high levels of health inequalities and disease across the region, have been awarded funding at the South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub (SYDHH).
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Tim Chico, Director of the South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub, outlines the Hub's mission.

South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub: a year of community building and innovation

Twelve months in, the South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub (SYDHH) is making strides along the road to addressing the stark health inequalities that exist across the region.
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New £3 million programme launched to support South Yorkshire innovation

The South Yorkshire Innovation Programme (SYIP) has been officially launched to help regional organisations to innovate, accelerate, and grow
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Economics student completes internship with local authority

Student Finn was able to develop his team-based problem solving skills on a recent internship in South Yorkshire.

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New multi-million gene therapy innovation centre construction complete

Construction has finished on the pioneering gene therapy innovation centre. The new building will advance scientific discoveries into promising treatment options for millions of patients with life-threatening diseases.
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Student awarded Chancellor’s Medal for city volunteering and inspiring children into STEM

A student has been awarded the Chancellor’s Medal from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ, in recognition of his drive to inspire young children into STEM and his positive impact on the local community.