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Artist's impression of the Rolls-Royce SMR plant
Artist's impression of the Rolls-Royce SMR plant

Rolls-Royce SMR will build Britain’s next generation of nuclear power plants

The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ AMRC has welcomed news that Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected as the preferred bidder to partner with Great British Energy – Nuclear to develop small modular reactors for the UK.
Visual representation Runway Park

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

A transformative ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ 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 ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ'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?

Group of board members in Firth Hall

¾«¶«Ó°Òµlaunches powerful new alliance to transform adult social care

Excitement is building across ¾«¶«Ó°Òµas a ground-breaking initiative takes shape to reshape the landscape of adult social care.
Pint of Science at ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµTap

Quench your thirst for knowledge at Sheffield's Pint of Science festival

The world’s largest festival of public science is set to return to ¾«¶«Ó°Òµnext month (Monday 19 May - Wednesday 21 May), with scientists & researchers from the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ taking to the city’s pubs & venues to share their discoveries.
A group of students outside the ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµSubud Centre

Student doctors have ‘profound impact’ at Sheffield’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.
Student conducting research in a lab

Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives £10 million in new funding

The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ 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
Aerial view of Diamond and city skyline

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ generates £4.82 billion for South Yorkshire and UK economies

The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ 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.
Image of LightFest in pinks lights

LightFest: illuminate your mind at a free festival exploring the wonders of light

Curious minds are invited on a journey of exploration in a free city centre festival exploring the wonders of light and how it illuminates and shapes the world around us.