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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.
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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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Sheffield’s COVID-19 experts to host online Q&A event

The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to host a live online event on COVID-19 research as part of International Clinical Trials Day

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Comment: Now is the time for Sheffield drive forward conversations about the North

Professor Dave Petley, Vice-President for Innovation at the University of Sheffield, writes for the Sheffield Telegraph about how it is the right time to drive forward conversations about the North.
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University of Sheffield helps to launch online search for the next Alice Roberts

The University of Sheffield has joined forces with Cheltenham Festivals to ensure that FameLab UK, the world's biggest international science communication competition, can go on during the Coronavirus pandemic
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Apprenticeships vital to economic recovery

Manufacturers across the Sheffield City Region and beyond are recruiting ‘vital’ apprentices through the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre

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New web platform keeps Sheffield's arts and culture sector open during coronavirus lockdown

The University of Sheffield has partnered with Sheffield City Council to launch a new online platform to keep the city’s vibrant arts and cultural sector open during the coronavirus lockdown