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Data to make South Yorkshire an even better place

University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ data scientist Dan Olner is part of the pioneering team working with Y-PERN (The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network), the new partnership linking the worlds of academia and local government.
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An illustration of protein molecules. Credit: Getty

AI could accelerate protein engineering – key for developing new medicines

An AI approach developed by researchers from the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ and AstraZeneca, could make it easier to design proteins needed for new treatments.
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 University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ 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.
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ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ launches powerful new alliance to transform adult social care

Excitement is building across ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ as a ground-breaking initiative takes shape to reshape the landscape of adult social care.

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University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ spinout company set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing

A pioneering new software company that is set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing, has been spun-out of the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.

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Data and Design Hackathon 2025

University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ students work with industry leaders for week long project on data and design solutions to real-world problems
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University spinout secures £9m funding to address new markets and boost R&D

Phlux Technology, a University spinout, developing infrared sensor technology, has announced a successful £9 million Series A funding round.
FourJaw cofounders Chris Iveson and Robin Hartley

New city centre home for university analytics spinout

FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics a University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ spinout, has embarked on the next phase of its growth journey by moving to a new headquarters at Pennine Five in ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ City Centre.
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ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ students put to the test in Siemens competition

In collaboration with Siemens, the university's Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ) recently hosted an exciting 'Digitally Designed Stories' competition, culminating in a showcase of exceptional student talent and ingenuity.