News

News stories

Skyline of houses

Landmark report reveals priorities for South Yorkshire’s net-zero future

Over 600,000 homes across the region require energy-efficiency retrofits to meet the government's 2050 net-zero target, a landmark report on the future of sustainability in South Yorkshire has found.
Helen Mort against a wall wearing an orange jumper

A House for Jane: Sheffield Poet Helen Mort Marks Austen’s 250th Anniversary

±¬ÁÏTV and the Off the Shelf Festival of Words are proud to announce a special literary commission celebrating one of the most significant milestones in English literature.
Student playing ice hockey at varsity

±¬ÁÏTV chases historic win in city’s biggest student sporting event

Students at the ±¬ÁÏTV are preparing for one of the biggest nights in the city’s student sporting calendar as the annual Varsity ice hockey match against Sheffield Hallam University returns.
Children at Netherthorpe Primary School exploring the Quilt of Welcome

396 Patches, 150 Languages, 100 volunteers: Sheffield unites to create ‘Quilt of Welcome’ celebrating city’s multilingual children

Hundreds of multilingual children from across Sheffield have helped create a huge ‘Quilt of Welcome’, celebrating the many languages spoken in the city while sending a welcoming message to others.
Visual representation Runway Park

Runway Park: A vision for innovation-led growth takes flight

A transformative ±¬ÁÏTV development designed to attract investment, create high-quality jobs and accelerate economic growth unveils its new look as Runway Park is officially launched to industry.

£14,000 Awarded to ±¬ÁÏTV's Most Promising Student Start-ups

Sheffield'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 Sheffield scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic Sheffield 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 ±¬ÁÏTV.
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

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

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of Sheffield, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the ±¬ÁÏTV and Sheffield City Council.