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Future of cancer research in Yorkshire receives £8.9 million funding boost

The University of Sheffield and Yorkshire Cancer Research have announced seven world-leading research studies that will aim to help more people survive cancer by exploring new solutions in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
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Apprentices key to NHS and closing UK skills gap

Apprenticeships are vital to the NHS and are playing a key role in closing the skills gap in industries such as advanced manufacturing, according to the University of Sheffield.

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South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub unveils Google investment to tackle health inequalities and drive economic growth

The South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub has today (1 February 2024) unveiled investment in health tech research and training by Google, to help tackle inequalities in the region and drive economic growth.
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Sheffield creatives to shape new vision for culture in the city

Sheffield creatives, including makers, musicians, artists, and designers, are being invited to help shape a groundbreaking new culture strategy for the city.
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University of Sheffield spinout company to pioneer novel therapies for genetic neurological diseases

BlackfinBio has raised £2.75 million seed investment to advance revolutionary treatments for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP).

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Blurring The Edges - Using Research & Creativity to Bring Communities Together

A new film documenting the impact of an on-going research project which highlights how a creative response to research has helped bring people together, changing perceptions and started new initiatives in Rotherham.
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The Productivity Puzzle Event: Challenges and Opportunities for Yorkshire, The Humber and North East

Organised by Sheffield University Management school, The Productivity Puzzle event saw 83 delegates from business, policy and academia come together to discuss productivity challenges and opportunities for the Yorkshire, Humber & North East regions.
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Supporting Sheffield Children’s Hospital all year round

The University of Sheffield is proud to support the Sheffield Children's Hospital, which has been serving the local and regional community for over 150 years.
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World-first transatlantic flight using sustainable aviation fuel takes off

The transatlantic SAF flight together with the University’s R&D facilities in its innovation district on the Sheffield and Rotherham border are helping put South Yorkshire at the forefront of efforts to make the aviation industry more sustainable.