Alumni Network
We have groups of alumni in many countries, particularly in South East Asia and North America.
Famous alumni of the University include:
- David Blunkett - MP Home Secretary (2000-2004)
- Jessica Ennis - Olympic gold-winning heptathlete
- The Hon Sir Sze-yuen Chung – Hong Kong politician
- Stephen Daldry - director of the films Billy Elliot and The Hours
- Joanne Harris – author of Chocolat
- Camelot Chairman Sir Peter Middleton
- Comedians Eddie Izzard and Linda Smith
- Amy Johnson – pioneering aviator of the 1930s
- Recent Nobel Prize-winners Sir Harry Kroto and Dr Richard Roberts
- Playwright Jack Rosenthal
- Helen Sharman – Britain's first astronaut
Alumni Foundation
Many alumni want to see their University flourish, and one of the ways that they offer help is by making donations to support projects involving current students.
The University of Sheffield Alumni Foundation was set up in 1989 to channel these gifts to students and activities that need financial support.
Student sporting, musical, dramatic and cultural activities can all benefit from alumni support.
While you are a student at the University of Sheffield, remember the Alumni Foundation. It may be able to help you if you need to raise funds for a special project.