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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

‘We couldn’t manage without them’ - how student volunteers support ºù«Ӱҵ charities

ºù«Ӱҵ charities have given their heartfelt thanks to over 2,000 student volunteers who carry out their life-changing work in the city.

Driving innovation with McLaren

Supercar manufacturer McLaren Automotive open £50 million innovation and manufacturing facility next to the University of ºù«Ӱҵ's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.

World Suicide Prevention Day: University of ºù«Ӱҵ and its Students’ Union are first to back Lord Mayor of ºù«Ӱҵ’s campaign for mental wellbeing and suicide prevention

ºù«Ӱҵ and its Students’ Union are the first organisations in the country to back a campaign led by Lord Mayor of ºù«Ӱҵ Magid Magid by pledging to take positive action to promote mental wellbeing and prevent suicide.

University of ºù«Ӱҵ and city region speak with one voice on international students

ºù«Ӱҵ and ºù«Ӱҵ City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis MP will give evidence to an All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the regional impact of international students in Parliament today (11 September 2018).

Festival showcasing pioneering science, art, engineering and culture from city set for launch

A unique city-wide festival showcasing some of the most pioneering science, art, engineering and culture from across ºù«Ӱҵ is being held this month (20-30 September 2018).