by Charlie Garrett | Feb 26, 2026 | Culture, Education, News, Uncategorised
A new study led by the University of Sheffield could help ensure people are no longer misunderstood by automated phone systems due to their accent. ICS.AI is a UK-based AI company aiming to transform public sector organisations. Their research explored how...
by Jack Bluck Foster | Feb 20, 2026 | Community, Culture, Education, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead
Sheffield’s Lunar Chinese New Year is on its way to be “biggest cultural festival in the UK”. For over 20 years Sheffield has welcomed the Lunar Chinese new year festival with one of the UK’s most spectacular cultural celebrations. It takes place all over the city...
by Alexander Lloyd | Feb 20, 2026 | Community, Education, News, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised
According to the National Literacy Trust, just 1 in 3 children and young people aged 8 to 18 said that they enjoyed reading in their free time in 2025. A statistic Doncaster Council hopes to change with a new interactive treasure trail in the city centre. The free AR...
by Blossom Reeve | Feb 20, 2026 | Community, Education, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised
There is a divide in communities over Sheffield City Council and Barnsley Council’s change of plans to boost SEND provisions. Collin Bulmer, Senior Manager at Burton Street Foundation, showing support for the new plans, said: “Children that have learning difficulties...
by Lucas Dale | Feb 19, 2026 | Education
A clean energy careers fair held at Barnsley College, co-hosted by the Department for Energy Security and the South Yorkshire Combined Authority, attracted around 175 students. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, Industry Minister Chris MacDonald and South Yorkshire Mayor...
by Joseph D'Ambrosio | Feb 19, 2026 | Education, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1
Both of Sheffield’s Universities face legal action over the quality of education delivered during the Covid-19 pandemic. This week, University College London (UCL) reached a confidential settlement with its students and graduates after an estimated 6,000 people...
