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Runway Park: A vision for innovation-led growth takes flight

A transformative University of Sheffield development designed to attract investment, create high-quality jobs and accelerate economic growth unveils its new look as Runway Park is officially launched to industry.

£14,000 Awarded to University of Sheffield's Most Promising Student Start-ups

Sheffield's entrepreneurial future is bright. Last week, the Emerge Awards Showcase spotlighted the University's brightest entrepreneurial minds. Which of these promising initiatives will achieve significant industry impact?

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Sheffield launches powerful new alliance to transform adult social care

Excitement is building across Sheffield as a ground-breaking initiative takes shape to reshape the landscape of adult social care.
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic Sheffield scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic Sheffield scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the University of Sheffield.
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New online programme launched to provide more people a step up into healthcare careers

Dedicated young dentist at the University of Sheffield has launched an online programme, NOWPAS, to help others access higher education
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Comment: We must fight to ensure Sheffield's theatre lights are only temporarily dimmed

Professor Vanessa Toulmin discusses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Sheffield's theatres
Geoptic Tunnel

University spin-out wins prestigious award for innovative work to improve rail network

University spin-out company Geoptic has been recognised for its work supporting Network Rail to investigate the overburden of tunnels, with a prestigious national award.
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Encouraging early study for investigational drug in people with motor neurone disease

The University of Sheffield with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only site in the UK to have participated in an, international clinical trial for an investigational drug in people with a form of motor neurone disease (MND)
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University contributes vital evidence to the plea for support for the city and region’s cultural sector

Providing the evidence of how Covid-19 has affected the region’s cultural sector has been a vital role which the University of Sheffield has undertaken as part of its civic role in the city and region