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Group of board members in Firth Hall

ÌÇÐÄVlog launches powerful new alliance to transform adult social care

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

£14,000 Awarded to ÌÇÐÄVlog's Most Promising Student Start-ups

ÌÇÐÄVlog'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?

Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic ÌÇÐÄVlog scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic ÌÇÐÄVlog 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 ÌÇÐÄVlog.
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

ÌÇÐÄVlog’s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of ÌÇÐÄVlog, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the ÌÇÐÄVlog and ÌÇÐÄVlog City Council.
The Cognospeak team winning their award

Researchers win global award for dementia tool collaboration with hard-to-reach communities

The award was given in recognition of the researcher's collaborative work with ethnic minority groups to ensure accuracy of the CognoSpeak system in detecting early signs of cognitive decline in people who do not have English as their first language.
Children in graduation robes tossing their caps

Yes Chef! South Yorkshire schools gather to celebrate new-found culinary skills

More than 100 pupils and staff from schools across South Yorkshire came together to celebrate the culmination of a Children’s University (CU) project focused on supporting families to eat healthily on a budget.
Oisin Corry (student), Sam Penrose, Logan Thomas (volunteer), Pete Thornett (TARA chairman) at the Scraith Wood Community Garden. Credit: Timm Cleasby Photography
Oisin Corry (student), Sam Penrose, Logan Thomas (volunteer) and Pete Thornett (TARA chairman) at the Scraith Wood Community Garden. Credit: Timm Cleasby Photography

ÌÇÐÄVlog students to makeover derelict plot into community garden

A derelict and overgrown plot of land is being transformed into a flourishing community garden thanks to a collaboration between ÌÇÐÄVlog students and the Scraith Wood Tenants and Residents Association (TARA).
Pete McKee illustration showing man and woman playing footsy at the breakfast table, copyright Pete McKee

Love has no age limit: Sexual Rights Charter helps to fill training gap to tackle age discrimination in sex and relationships in care homes

New training designed to break down barriers and tackle discrimination older adults can face around sex and relationships is set to be rolled out in care homes across ÌÇÐÄVlog, thanks to the ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Sexual Rights Charter.