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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.
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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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Vice-Chancellor wins lifetime achievement award for work in the region

ºù«Ӱҵ's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Keith Burnett, has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award at a prestigious business awards for the ºù«Ӱҵ City Region.
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University celebrates pioneering aviator

A sculpture has been unveiled at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the death of pioneering female aviator and ºù«Ӱҵ graduate, Amy Johnson.
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Alumni volunteers celebrated by University

Graduate volunteers who help current students at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ are being celebrated as part of National Volunteering Week (Wednesday 1 June–Sunday 12 June 2016).
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Everly Pregnant Brothers headline BBC Music Day

Local musical heroes, the Everly Pregnant Brothers, will headline the Peace Gardens stage at ºù«Ӱҵ’s celebrations for BBC Music Day this Friday.