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Essential Guide To Living In Sheffield.
All you need to know about our city and accommodation.
When you become a Sheffield student it’s the start of your relationship with a special city.
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Our city Sheffield is England’s 4th largest city. It’s home to over half a million people, including more than 60,000 students. Situated centrally in the UK and within easy travel distance of other major cities, it borders the beautiful Peak District National Park. Sheffield is a city like no other. It's friendly, it's beautiful, it's modern, it's safe. There are two and a half million trees. And three and a half million amazing things to do. You’ll find your own favourites but here’s just a few to get you started.
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Central campus VISIT Weston Park Brilliant for sunbathing between classes, Weston Park is right next to campus, in fact, our library’s in it. The park is also home to a free children’s museum.
EAT Coffee Revolution, Bar One and Interval Cafe and Bar, the Students’ Union Our Students’ Union has its own coffee shop and two bars. They’re always a hive of student activity. On sunny days everyone heads down to the Interval and Bar One garden – one of the biggest and best beer gardens in Sheffield. The University Arms, Brook Hill We have our own real ale pub. It supports local breweries and serves homemade, locally sourced food.
Weston Park
GeniUS cafes Wherever you are on campus or in the Student Villages (our student accommodation, see page 28) there’s a choice of GeniUS cafes nearby. They serve fresh coffee, hot or cold snacks and hearty meals.
Film Unit
CINEMA Film Unit, the Students’ Union Run by students, Film Unit is your own 400-seat cinema on campus.
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Interval and Bar One beer garden
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The University Drama Studio, Shearwood Road A theatre in a converted church where you can produce, direct or tread the boards.
SPORT Sport Sheffield, Northumberland Road Our sports centre boasts a bouldering wall; a fitness centre; four squash courts; five synthetic pitches; outdoor netball and tennis courts; a pool with sauna and steam rooms and 45 acres of playing fields. As a student you’ll get discounted membership rates.
Sport Sheffield
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Tuesday Club at the University is my favourite place to play in the UK. The energy and hunger for new sound is unprecedented in Steel City. In fact I love Sheffield so much I moved here. MARY ANNE HOBBS DJ AND BROADCASTER
Sport Sheffield
AFTER HOURS The Students’ Union There’s something to do every night of the week. Club nights cater for all tastes, whether you want Dubstep at The Tuesday Club; Hip Hop at UGLY; dance at Space; chart anthems at ROAR; pop singalongs at Pop Tarts; or Yorkshire’s biggest LGBT night, Climax. The Students’ Union
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Best in the UK 93% satisfaction, National Student Survey 2013
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The UK’s No 1 for three years running The Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2011, 2012 and 2013
The UK’s joint No 1 for two years running The Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2009 and 2010
Students’ Union of the Year NUS Awards 2008
The best Students’ Union What the awards mean As you’ve probably guessed, the entertainment and the social life are first rate. But there’s more to a successful students’ union than cafes, bars and live music. The awards also reflect how effective our Students’ Union is at representing you and delivering the services you ask for.
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The Union runs amazing club nights, gigs and massive events, as well as being an incredible force for student representation. INDIA-CHLOE WOOF, BA FRENCH AND LINGUISTICS
There are over 300 clubs and societies based at the Students’ Union. Our Give It a Go activities scheme gives you the chance to try something new, whether it’s scuba diving, judo or sushi making. Our volunteering scheme is one of the biggest and best in the UK. Investing in the UK’s best Our Students’ Union had a £20-million revamp in 2013 so you’ll be one of the first to enjoy our state-of-the-art new building.
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City centre
EAT Leopold Square This beautifully redeveloped Victorian plaza was voted the people’s favourite new building in the 2010 Sheffield Design Awards. It houses seven bars and restaurants including Wagamama, Zizzi and Aagrah. Tamper: Sellers Wheel, Arundel Street Based in a former silversmiths’ workshop, Tamper is a taste of New Zealand coffee culture in the heart of Sheffield. Blue Moon Cafe, St James’ Street A vegetarian and vegan cafe serving hearty, wholesome dishes. Ask to try the homity pie.
Winter Garden
VISIT Winter Garden, Surrey Street The largest temperate glasshouse in any European city is home to more than 2,000 plants from around the world, many of which wouldn’t look out of place in Jurassic Park. The building is an architectural spectacle in its own right. It’s connected to the Millennium Gallery by the gallery shop.
Blue Moon Cafe
Millennium Galleries, Arundel Gate Known affectionately as The Lennie Gees, the city’s Millennium Galleries have close links with the Tate and the V&A. Graves Gallery, Surrey Street The Graves’ permanent collection is a stroll through the history of modern art, taking in works by Picasso, Lautrec, Bonnard, Spencer and Hockney. Temporary exhibitions have featured etchings by Goya, paintings by William Blake and the late drawings of Andy Warhol. 8
The Lyceum
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The Showroom, Paternoster Row The Showroom is the largest indie cinema outside London. The restaurant bar is a popular meeting place. If mainstream movies are more your taste, the good old Odeon is five minutes away.
Ponds Forge, Sheaf Street Ponds Forge has a gym, fitness classes, a diving pool, an Olympic size swimming pool and a plethora of sports clubs and lessons. Great for keeping fit, or for when you just want to ride the flumes. Running The Sheffield Half Marathon takes place every year and the city is also home to the Great Yorkshire Run.
AFTER HOURS The Leadmill, Leadmill Road Former flour mill and Sheffield institution, The Leadmill brought the Human League and Cabaret Voltaire to the city when it opened as an artist-run space in 1980. Voted Best Live Music Venue by NME readers, it’s now a pilgrimage for top bands. Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys and The Strokes have all played here.
Millennium Galleries
Plug, Corporation and The O2 Academy These clubs put on student-friendly nights throughout the week so there’ll be something for you, whether you’re a niche music fan or just want to sing along to some cheesy pop.
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Every time I see the Millennium Galleries it amazes me. It changes so often it’s like having an unlimited supply of galleries. JESSICA KIRK, BSC BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
THEATRE Sheffield Theatres – The Crucible, Studio and Lyceum, Tudor Square Three distinctive venues and a lively mix of family musicals, new interpretations of the classics, contemporary drama and groundbreaking work make this one of the most important theatre complexes in the UK. © The Leadmill
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West Street and the Devonshire Quarter Five minutes’ walk from central campus, this area is the hub of student life in the city. West Street is loaded with popular student bars, cafes and restaurants. Division Street is where all the indie shops and boutiques are.
The Forum
SHOP Rare and Racy, Division Street A treasure trove of books, art, records and CDs, as well as a kind of centre for interesting cultural goings on in the city – be lured inside by out-of-this-world jazz, avant-garde electronica, or antique bluegrass; find rare first editions, textbooks, fanzines, local poetry, self-published comics and other surprises. The Forum, Division Street The Forum is an emporium of independent boutiques where you’ll find unique skate shops and carefully crafted menswear. The vintage trail Whether it’s 1920s flapper or 1970s surfer style you’re after, start at Cow on West Street. Cross the road and Bang Bang Vintage is just a hop and a skip away. Freshmans, the shop that kick-started the vintage trend in Sheffield, is a leisurely stroll down the street. 10
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Division Street and West Street For lunch, try the burritos at surf shack, California Fresh, traditional pub food at the Frog and Parrot or ďŹ sh and chips at the long-established Devonshire Chippy. At night this area comes alive with people eating out at the many Mexican, Thai, Indian and Lebanese restaurants.
From traditional pubs to gigs or cocktail bars this area has it covered. DJs play regularly at Bungalows & Bears and the Bowery. The Old House and the Wick at Both Ends are great for cocktail connoisseurs. A short walk up West Street brings you to The Harley, where you can see the best new music talent.
Devonshire Green
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Ecclesall Road and Sharrow Vale Road Close to the Student Villages, Ecclesall Road is brimming with great restaurants and shops. Right next door is Sharrow Vale Road, which has a quirky village feel. This is where you’ll find all the independent cafes, delis and pubs.
VISIT Botanical Gardens Across the road from The Endcliffe Village (see page 28), the gardens were the concept of a 19th-century gent named Robert Marnock. He knew a good picnic spot when he saw one. Marnock later designed the gardens of the Royal Botanical Society in London’s Regent’s Park. Endcliffe Park A few minutes’ walk from the Student Villages, it’s a great place to get together for a BBQ on warm summer evenings. There’s also a nice walk from Endcliffe Park, through the woods and up to the Forge Dam cafe.
Endcliffe Park © Our Favourite Places
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Botanical Gardens
If you enter the Botanical Gardens from Clarkehouse Road and walk straight through to the gates at the opposite side, you’ll emerge on Ecclesall Road. It’s a lovely ten minute walk and a great way to start learning how the city fits together.
SPORT Endcliffe Park Endcliffe Park is a joggers’ paradise. Keep running and you’ll end up in the Peak District, where members of our Orienteering and Fell Running Club can be found powering up hill and down dale.
EAT Ceres, Hunter’s Bar This easygoing, homely French bistro is a gem. Don’t think it’s out of your price range – it’s cheaper than a lot of pubs, and the food is made with real care and attention. Fancie, Ecclesall Road Beautifully made cakes, local ice cream, milkshakes and other good stuff. Take your cakes away, or sit inside and have them on proper china plates with a nice cup of tea. Two Steps, Sharrow Vale Road If you really, really love fish and chips this is heaven. It’s better than going to a posh restaurant.
Ecclesall Road
Two Steps
Fancie © Our Favourite Places
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Broomhill A popular student area with shops, restaurants, pubs and bars on your doorstep, you’re bound to bump into someone you know.
SHOP Record Collector Downloading music from the internet might be convenient, but where’s the fun? The promise of a bargain? The thrill of finding something you couldn’t find anywhere else? Record Collector has all the above.
AFTER HOURS The York is a gastro pub with an eclectic selection of world beers; the Place has pool tables and shows the football; the Fox and Duck serves guest ales and does a good quiz on a Sunday.
Record Collector
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London Road and Abbeydale Road You’ll be spoilt for choice here. There’s a seemingly limitless selection of Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Turkish and Caribbean restaurants. WasabiSabi
EAT London Road Japanese restaurant, WasabiSabi, puts on a spectacular teppanyaki show and at Zeugma they cook delicious Turkish kebabs in front of you. The Vietnamese cafe, Little Hanoi, has a karaoke room tucked away upstairs. Okeh Cafe, Abbeydale Road Liked Quadrophenia? You’ll love this place. With red leatherette booths, and a jukebox that plays all the motown, soul and ska classics. You can tell it’s the real deal from the line of Vespas and Lambrettas outside on a Saturday.
Zeugma
THEATRE Lantern Theatre, Kenwood Park Road At Sheffield’s oldest playhouse you can see plays, gigs and comedy in an intimate Victorian setting. It’s five minutes’ walk from London Road.
SPORT The Climbing Works, Little London Road Test out your climbing skills on the world’s biggest indoor bouldering wall.
Okeh Cafe
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The best of the rest VISIT The Peak District National Park “On your doorstep” doesn’t quite cover it. The Peak District is so close that 38 per cent of the city is, technically, in it. This is the perfect playground for climbing, hiking, mountain biking and generally roaming free. You can bus it in 20 minutes. Cycle or walk from The Endcliffe or Ranmoor Villages (see pages 28 and 29). Chatsworth House Famous as the location for the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice, Chatsworth House is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, not Mr Darcy. The house is brimming with unusual treasures and the vast, manicured gardens are a day out in themselves. There’s a calendar of events including concerts, firework displays and a Christmas market.
The Peak District
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Chatsworth House
SHOP Meadowhall One of the biggest indoor shopping centres in the UK, Meadowhall has more shops than you can count, plus restaurants and a multiplex cinema. Retail heaven is a short tram ride from campus; new additions include Urban Outfitters and Cath Kidston.
SPORT Winter sports Try ice hockey and curling lessons or go to the skating sessions on the rinks at iceSheffield. You’ll find elite ice hockey team, the Sheffield Steelers churning up the ice just around the corner at the Motorpoint Arena. Running and athletics The English Institute of Sport (EIS) hosts athletics clubs where you can live out your dream of becoming the next Jessica Ennis.
Meadowhall
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As a keen athlete it was good to know there are excellent sports facilities in the city, with Ponds Forge, EIS and the Peak District all within running distance of my halls. ROB NICHOL, MPHYS PHYSICS
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Parks
There are around 50 public parks and lots of other specially designed public areas. Some of the most popular spots are minutes away from the heart of the city.
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For bonfire night this year, we walked up to a park in the student area of Crookes with stunning views of Sheffield. Many students were already gathered there and the atmosphere was fantastic. Sheffield has many hidden gems like that, just waiting to be discovered. GEORGINA QUINTON SMITH, LLB LAW
62% of Sheffield is Green Space
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Festivals and events
Tramlines Sheffield’s parks, pubs and public spaces become one big music venue for the weekend. There are even bands on the buses. It was voted Best Metropolitan Festival 2011. Doc/Fest An international film festival in the heart of the city. Expect back-to-back screenings and talks by influential documentary filmmakers.
Tramlines
Off the Shelf Festival of Words For those who love a good book. Off the Shelf attracts well-known literary names such as Will Self, Nick Hornby and Stephen Fry. Readings, workshops, talks and author signings are held throughout October. Sport Sheffield is a big, passionate sporting city with plenty to keep you occupied. There are two famous football clubs, and our basketball and ice hockey teams compete at international level. 20
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Festival of the Mind
Last Laugh Comedy Festival One of the UK’s best comedy festivals with more than 90 shows over 30 days. Sheffield Food Festival This free festival is a mouth-watering feast for foodies, with pop-up restaurants, gastronomical masterclasses and an artisan food market. Peace in the Park Anything goes at this hippy extravaganza so don’t be surprised if you come across ukuleles, trapeze artists or a world record attempt. Popular with students, it all happens in a park close to central campus – just follow the sound of steel drums. World Snooker Championships This takes place every year in the Crucible Theatre. Hang around the city centre long enough and you’re likely to spot one of the stars. Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan is rumoured to have once eaten dinner out of his trophy in a Sheffield curry house. Sensoria A film, music and digital festival that celebrates Sheffield’s rich musical heritage. The latest festival screened films at a drive-in cinema and an outdoor swimming pool.
Festival of the Mind A unique collaboration between the University of Sheffield and the city’s creative community. This biyearly festival is a chance to see your lecturers putting on events with local artists, poets, musicians and magicians. Lyric The acclaimed poet and our Professor of Poetry, Simon Armitage curates this poetry and music festival. It’s attracted star acts including Carol Ann Duffy, Tony Harrison and Kate Tempest. 21
Make the most Coming to Sheffield for a department open day? Here are our suggestions for making the most of your visit:
ONE HOUR • Take a walk through the city up to central campus and grab a drink in Coffee Revolution or The View deli. • Take a look around our Students’ Union.
Leopold Square
ONE NIGHT • Go for a meal in the beautiful Leopold Square. • Have a quick drink in one of Sheffield’s many pubs.
HALF A dAy • Take a stroll through Weston Park and visit the museum. • Have something to eat in our own real ale pub, The University Arms. • Browse division Street’s independent shops. • Pop into the spectacular Winter Garden.
Botanical Gardens
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• Catch a play in the famous Crucible Theatre.
The Crucible and Lyceum
THE WEEkENd • Find a bargain in one of Broomhill’s independent shops. • Walk through the breath-taking Botanical Gardens and onto Ecclesall Road. • Visit one of the quirky cafes on Sharrow Vale Road. • discover a new cuisine on London Road. • Relax on devonshire Green. • Lose track of time exploring the Millennium Galleries. • Watch a gig at legendary music venue The Leadmill.
The Showroom
Want some more ideas for things to do or places to stay? Visit these websites: Sightseeing and events www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit www.ourfaveplaces.co.uk Food www.eatsheffield.com
• Take the short trip out to the Peak district.
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• Watch an indie film at The Showroom.
Theatre www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
• Try Sheffield’s famous Henderson’s Relish on some fish and chips.
Gigs and comedy www.ents24.com Stay www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit/stay www.halifaxhall.co.uk
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Getting around
It’s easy to get around. Buses run every 8-10 minutes from the Student Villages to the main campus or city centre throughout the day.
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University accommodation Our student accommodation is rated the best in the UK (ULiving CUBO Awards 2012). There are three locations to choose from: The Endcliffe Village, The Ranmoor Village, and City and Central Campus. Wherever you live, you’ll be part of a supportive community where there’s always something happening. There’s a huge range of events, activities, trips, sports and fundraising opportunities on offer through our Residence Life programme so you won’t be short of something to do. You’ll have a security team to keep you safe and welfare support through your Residential Mentors. They’re here to help you settle in and are always around throughout the year to offer advice or support if you need it. If you want to beef up your CV there are plenty of volunteering or paid jobs in and around the residences. Our Living-Learning programme runs guest lectures and workshops on everything from essay writing to healthy cooking too. The 2014 rents will be published on our website from March 2014, see: www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation More For more information, videos and answers to your questions, see our website: www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation If you’d rather talk to someone, give us a call: 0114 222 4488. Or email us: accommodationoffice@sheffield.ac.uk For more about the Residence Life programme and what’s on in our accommodation, see: www.residencelife.co.uk
The Endcliffe Village Catered and self-catering – 2,898 self-catered rooms – 482 catered rooms – 2,484 en-suite rooms – 82 deluxe rooms – 814 rooms with shared bathroom facilities – 42-week contracts
The Ranmoor Village Self-catering – 1,095 en-suite rooms – 72 studios – 42-week contracts
City and Central Campus Self-catering – 893 en-suite rooms – 133 deluxe rooms – 260 rooms with shared bathroom facilities – 42-week contracts 26
yOUR RENT INCLUdES GAS, ELECTRIC ANd WATER BILLS, INTERNET ANd ROOM CONTENTS INSURANCE 94% OF FIRST yEARS CHOOSE UNIVERSITy ACCOMMOdATION LAST yEAR, THERE WERE 323 SOCIAL EVENTS IN STUdENT ACCOMMOdATION
WINNER ULIVING CUBO AWARdS 2012
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The Endcliffe Village The biggest of the two Student Villages is home to about 3,500 students, living together in modern apartment blocks, flats and houses. You can go catered or self-catering. There are en-suite rooms and rooms with shared bathroom facilities. At the heart of the village is The Edge, where loads of events happen including quizzes, socials and DJ nights. The dining room is here too. You can hang out and meet friends in the cafe or the bar.
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I love that there are so many people so close to you – it makes it nearly impossible for you to not find a close group of friends. TOM FRASER THE ENDCLIFFE VILLAGE
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Both our Student Villages have 24 hour customer service on reception and 24 hour security.
The Ranmoor Village Ranmoor is only a couple of minutes’ walk from The Endcliffe Village, so you’ll be close neighbours. You’ll be with 1,000 students in en-suite self-catering apartments. There are also studios for individuals or couples, and family apartments too. At the heart of The Ranmoor Village is The Ridge. This is the centre of student social life, where there’s always something happening. There’s a bar where you can meet your friends and activities, socials and events throughout the year.
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It feels like I've known my flatmates for years. At first it was a little awkward but cooking, cleaning, eating and going out together meant we all got friendly very quickly. We've already decided to live together again next year. JENNI GRINDLEY THE RANMOOR VILLAGE
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City and central campus If you want to be that bit more independent, our friendly, green city is the place to do it. All city accommodation is self-catering. You’ll be surrounded by welcoming neighbours and there will be plenty of Residence Life activities, socials and events going on. City accommodation is in the area between the city centre and the campus so you can walk to either in minutes. There are en-suite rooms and rooms with shared bathroom facilities.
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West Street, division Street and the heart of the city centre, right on your doorstep.
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Private accommodation If you want to rent privately, the best place to start is propertywithUS. This is a University-run service offering advice and information about student housing in Sheffield. You can view a list of properties to rent here: www.sheffield.ac.uk/propertywithus Here are some of the most popular undergraduate areas to live. All are within walking distance or a quick bus journey from campus. City centre Close to campus and the city’s many shops, restaurants, cinemas and theatres. Broomhill A popular student area with a busy mix of independent and well-known shops, coffee houses, restaurants, pubs and supermarkets. It’s only a short walk from campus or to the Botanical Gardens. Crookes Alongside Broomhill, Crookes is the centre of Sheffield student life. The main shopping street is home to a good selection of food shops, supermarkets, fast food outlets and general stores. Walkley Quieter than Broomhill or Crookes, Walkley’s residents and students form a close-knit community. It has distinctive shops, eateries, a snooker hall and good walks and views at Rivelin Valley. Ranmoor One of the most desirable suburbs in Sheffield. This affluent neighbourhood houses families and young professionals alike.
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Visit us Don’t just take our word for it. Now you’ve been offered a place, come to a department open day and experience the city, University and our accommodation for yourself. This is your chance to get to know your department and learn more about your course. You’ll get to experience the buzz of campus life during term-time, and there will be lots of students and staff about to answer your questions. Your department will get in touch to invite you to an open day.
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