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ShfWIT: We're Back ! Community Networking

Sheffield.Digital @sheffield.digital · 5d

So wonderful to see Sheffield Women in Tech are back!

These monthly events will address problems and needs that traditional professional development often overlooks.

Get your ticket for 15th October 👇

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shfwit-wer...

@helpsheffield.co.uk #SheffEvents

Sheffield Women in Tech is back ! Come meet the new team at our first networking event

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Sheffield.Digital @sheffield.digital · 9d

What's happening in #SheffEvents next month? More details and events on our full calendar: sheffield.digital/events/

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Sheffield.Digital @sheffield.digital · 14d

At tomorrow's event Sheffield DM Meetup brings three EPIC speakers covering SEO, how to adapt your marketing to GenZ audiences, and tips for crafting an outstanding LinkedIn presence; followed by open Q&A and networking.

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@helpsheffield.co.uk #SheffEvents

Sheffield DM #36: September 2025

Join us for Sheffield DM, Sheffield's best digital marketing meetup where local marketers can network, learn, and grow together!

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Nominations - everywoman in Technology Awards

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 16d

The everywoman in Technology Awards, the longest-running programme celebrating the tech industry’s most exceptional female talent, are now open for nominations.

Women in tech have until 13th October to submit their entries for this prestigious programme, which is free to enter.

Nominations for the 2026 everywoman in Technology Awards are open until midnight on Monday 13 October 2025.

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Sep '25: React Server Components & landing your 1st FE role, Thu, Sep 25, 2025, 6:15 PM | Meetup

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Front End Sheffield @frontendsheff.bsky.social · 17d

This Thursday (25th Sep) - We've had a good reaction to sign-ups this month and it's looking rather popular. Free tickets still available:

Front End Sheffield @frontendsheff.bsky.social · Sep 1

We're back on September 25th after a long summer (& #FrontEndNorth) with:
- Nick Tsim on #React Server Components - where are we in now in 2025?
- Tom Baker on landing your 1st web dev role

🎟️ www.meetup.com/front-end-sh...

Hope you had a nice summer all. We're back at SHU in Room 12.4.12 at the **Charles Street Building**, Sheffield Hallam University, 120 Charles St, Sheffield, S1 2NE Look f

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 17d

Save the Date for South Yorkshire Tech Summit 2026

🗓️ 29 Jan 📍 Barnsley Civic

We’re back! After last year’s buzzing Doncaster summit, 2026 will spotlight expert speakers, bold ideas and how to build a bright future for the tech sector in South Yorkshire.

Save your space: buff.ly/xCW7oY2

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 17d

🚀 Our Tech Scale Up Advisors programme with Business Sheffield brings free expert guidance to early-stage tech companies in Barnsley, Rotherham, and Doncaster. Referrals close in November, so don’t miss out.
👉 Find out more: buff.ly/3XZGE2j
#Tech #SouthYorkshire #BusinessGrowth #Innovation

Tech Scale Up Advisors with four headshots

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Sheffield.Digital @sheffield.digital · 17d

Looking for your first Front-End Developer role?
Tom Baker will be doing a talk @frontendsheff.bsky.social this week, sharing how he went from teaching himself to landing a full-time role as a front-end developer at a digital agency.

www.meetup.com/front-end-sh...
@helpsheffield.co.uk #SheffEvents

Sep '25: React Server Components & landing your 1st FE role, Thu, Sep 25, 2025, 6:15 PM | Meetup

Hope you had a nice summer all. We're back at SHU in Room 12.4.12 at the **Charles Street Building**, Sheffield Hallam University, 120 Charles St, Sheffield, S1 2NE Look f

www.meetup.com

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · 23d

Join British Business Bank for the #BusinessFinanceWeek25 launch in Sheffield on Tue 30th September. This event brings together health tech and life sciences leaders, innovators, and investors to drive transformation in Yorkshire. In partnership with TECH SY, STP, SMYCA and WYCA. bit.ly/4msGASu

Northern Pulse: Driving health innovation across Yorkshire

Join the British Business Bank as we unite health tech and life sciences leaders, innovators, and investors to accelerate transformation across Yorkshire.

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Shaping Products That Click: Practical UX/UI & Branding

Sheffield.Digital @sheffield.digital · 23d

Join this event to learn actionable insights in UX/UI and branding from the founder of Synth to elevate your product experience and drive growth.

@helpsheffield.co.uk #SheffEvents

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shaping-pr...

Join us to learn actionable insights in UX/UI and branding from the founder of Synth to elevate your product experience and drive growth.

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Sheffield.Digital @sheffield.digital · 27d

So good to see our events calendar filling up with meetups and workshops this month! See more details here: sheffield.digital/events/

@frontendsheff.bsky.social @helpsheffield.co.uk #SheffEvents

2025.algorithmicpattern.org

Sheffield.Digital @sheffield.digital · Sep 9

🎧 Discover insights with Angel Takooree in our latest episode of "How did you get here."

Dive into a fresh perspective on career change and uncover "eureka" moments by embracing play.

Listen here: sheffield.digital/podcast/how-...

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Alex McLean @yaxu.post.lurk.org.ap.brid.gy · Aug 27

If you carefully look inside it, Alpaca festival is made up of over 42+ incredible artists !
https://2025.algorithmicpattern.org/sheffield/artists/

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Sheffield.Digital @sheffield.digital · Aug 27

New job listed by the Home Office: Technology Delivery Manager

#SheffJobs @helpsheffield.co.uk

sheffield.digital/job/technolo...

Technology Delivery Manager

Where entrepreneurial ambition meets world-class engineering.

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Sheffield.Digital @sheffield.digital · Aug 20

TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · Aug 20

AMRC FerretWorks: Startup is a new programme developed by the AMRC to support early-stage entrepreneurs in #SouthYorkshire, powered by SYMCA and delivered with partners like STP, RAE and the University of Sheffield.

Sign up to learn more: buff.ly/umRMUT7
#StartupSupport #AdvancedManufacturing

AMRC FerretWorks:Startup

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Backlogs, sprints, user stories, sprint planning, what, when and how and making everything as efficient as possible. Sounds like a difficult task, and to do it well, it is. It also sounds like herding cats to me.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · Aug 19

Looking for office or lab space in Sheffield? The Innovation Centre is hosting building tours on 3rd and 24th September, 10am-12pm. Located near Sheffield University, the Centre is ideal for spinouts and offers potential lab spaces.

3rd September: buff.ly/AW3i3Mk
24th September: buff.ly/URTCPSa

People at the Innovation Centre looking up

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Sheffield.Digital @sheffield.digital · Aug 18

Razor are looking for someone who has Product Owner experience 👀 You will need to be a meticulous organiser and planner, be on top of tasks and keep the team on track.

Up for the challenge? Here is a bit more detail 👇

sheffield.digital/job/razor-lt...

#SheffJobs @helpsheffield.co.uk

Product Owner

Associate Software Engineer – AI

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Harvey Boonsdale @harvey-boonsdale.bsky.social · Aug 14

New Digital Engagement role in my team (Digital Services) at @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social, leading comms activities for the Digital Transformation Programme. Lots going on in this area so it's an exciting time to join!

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Sheffield.Digital @sheffield.digital · Aug 6

Pendo are looking for an Associate Software Engineer to join one of their engineering teams here in Sheffield.

#SheffJobs @helpsheffield.co.uk #TechJobs

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Venture.Community is a co-operative society of entrepreneurs, dedicated to building and accelerating start-ups.

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TECH SY @techsy.bsky.social · Aug 6

Save the date for the Venture.Community Summer Social on August 29! Enjoy an afternoon of food, chat, and connections. Supported by Rathbones, all funds aid Sheffield Hospitals Charity as part of The Master Cutler’s Challenge. A BBQ and inspiring talks await! Atuin Café AMP, 3-6pm. buff.ly/LlkAuxs

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Sheffield.Digital @sheffield.digital · Aug 5

Our latest roundtable revealed a clear sense of urgency – and opportunity – for Sheffield and South Yorkshire to reposition themselves as serious players in the national innovation economy.

Read this write-up by our Co-Director @chrisdymond.bsky.social 👇

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Sheffield Digital Policy Roundtable #2

Are you a tech innovator, start-up or solution provider with a digital tool or technology that could boost productivity for SME manufacturers? | Business Sheffield

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Sheffield.Digital @sheffield.digital · Jul 31

📣 Opportunity alert!

Tech innovator, start-up or solution provider with a digital tool or technology that could boost productivity for SME manufacturers?

Exciting opportunities for potential Tech Partners to be part of a unique 3-month collaborative challenge 👇

www.linkedin.com/posts/busine...

Are you a tech innovator, start-up or solution provider with a digital tool or technology that could boost productivity for SME manufacturers? We have exciting opportunities for potential Tech Partne...

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Gravitate appoints Luke James as Director of Gravitate Tax

Sheffield.Digital @sheffield.digital · Jul 30

New appointment and service expansion at Gravitate, one of our Associate Sponsors.

Sheffield Digital Members operating in innovative industries can benefit from Luke’s in-depth expertise in R&D Tax Reliefs, Patent Box, CIS, OSS/IOSS and other Tax opportunities.

sheffield.digital/gravitate-ap...