Investing in leadership skills is vital for business resilience
As we head into 2024, small businesses across our region, and the country, are facing myriad challenges. Rising costs, recruitment and retention issues, the climate emergency, pressure to achieve net zero and geopolitical uncertainty to name a few.
Degree apprenticeships can’t be allowed to become elitist
A new report published recently by the social mobility charity the Sutton Trust, has claimed that higher-level apprenticeships are being snapped up by the middle classes and have become as sought after as a traditional university degree.
South Yorkshire’s ‘overlooked’ food and drink manufacturing sector worth £434m – new report
A new report reveals that South Yorkshire’s food and drink manufacturing sector plays a significant role in the local economy, generating £434 million in economic output and providing 9,000 jobs across 170 businesses.
Sheffield Universities launch Innovation Network to boost South Yorkshire’s growth
A network that is set to boost growth and innovation throughout South Yorkshire has been launched by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University.
New £2.7m research and development facility set to support regional businesses
Sheffield Hallam University has officially launched a new £2.7million research and development facility which will support regional businesses to innovate and grow.
Sheffield City Region businesses to gain competitive edge through digital innovation
A new project led by Sheffield Hallam University and Barnsley Council will provide free support for businesses in the Sheffield City Region to increase their competitiveness through digital innovations.
New £2.4m project to support improvements for renters in South Yorkshire
Sheffield Hallam University is a key partner in a new £2.4m project to support tenants in the private rented sector to make renovations and improvements to their properties.
New report reveals extensive hidden unemployment in older industrial areas of Britain
A new report by researchers at Sheffield Hallam University suggests official figures seriously understate the scale of unemployment in Britain, bringing into question widely held assumptions about the post-pandemic labour market.
Students develop app that could revolutionise takeaway food industry
Students develop app that could revolutionise takeaway food industry
Strengthened partnership to support regional skills
Sheffield Hallam University and The Sheffield College have announced a new strategic partnership which will support the post Covid-19 recovery