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`A legacy the world needs`: Sheffield-led climate satellite has launched but campaigners warn of access gap

`A legacy the world needs`: Sheffield-led climate satellite has launched but campaigners warn of access gap

by Varvara Riepina | May 8, 2025 | Community, Culture, Environment, News, Top stories

A revolutionary European satellite built to measure the Earth’s forests in 3D has launched — and at its core is a 20-year research effort led by the University of Sheffield. However, local environmental campaigners say its impact will depend on whether the communities...
Artists open doors to represent Sheffield creative work

Artists open doors to represent Sheffield creative work

by Thomas Booth | May 8, 2025 | Community, Culture, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Over 100 artists across Sheffield are taking part in the art studio event Open Up Sheffield. Artwork includes sculpting, painting, photography and jewellery giftware, all which can be purchased off the individual creators. One artist taking part in the event is Jason...
Local artists welcome the public for Open Up Sheffield

Local artists welcome the public for Open Up Sheffield

by Megan Pocock | May 8, 2025 | Community, Culture, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Open Up Sheffield 2025 is back for its second weekend this Saturday, once again showcasing the artistic talent of the city.  This annual event celebrates artists of all kinds and invites the public into studios and workshops across Sheffield to get a closer look...
Famous screen printing producer APG Works is to close in June

Famous screen printing producer APG Works is to close in June

by Max Astle | May 8, 2025 | Community, Culture, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

Rupert Wood, 70, owns APG Works in Sheffield, which specialises in screen printing and framing for many famous artists and musicians. Mr. Wood has been making screen-printing and framing pieces for over 17 years at his studio on Sidney Street and has worked across the...
Sheffield’s Millennium Gallery hosts a new Biomorphic Pattern workshop

Sheffield’s Millennium Gallery hosts a new Biomorphic Pattern workshop

by Liv Tutill | May 8, 2025 | Community, Culture, News

Munise Emetulla, a traditional Tezhip and Persian artist has been opening her workshops to the public. Last weekend her workshop saw her teaching the people of Sheffield how to make their own natural pigments using traditional tools, and how to create a range of...
Artists bring first official street art festival to Sheffield

Artists bring first official street art festival to Sheffield

by Jasmine Pegg | May 8, 2025 | Culture, News

Lick of Paint will be Sheffield’s first dedicated mural festival, due to be hosted in September.  The festival is co-founded by Megan Russell and Alastair Flindall, two creatives based in Sheffield who aim to bring meaningful large-scale street art into public...
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