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Why we're University of the Year

1st in the Russell Group

2024 National Student Survey (NSS), based on aggregate responses

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A world top-100 university

12th in the UK and 98th in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

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We offer an experience that our students value highly: a world-class learning and teaching environment that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and a vibrant student life.

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Our research is exposing ways social media can be used and abused to shape opinions about significant political and societal events.

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News

A 3D tomography image of PP mesh — The University of Sheffield-led study found PP mesh fibres became stiffer and showed signs of degradation 60 days after implantation, as seen in this 3D tomography image.

21 October 2024

Vaginal mesh scandal: new evidence reveals further failings

New evidence of the failings of the material at the centre of the vaginal mesh scandal has been revealed by a major study by researchers at the University of Sheffield.

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18 October 2024

Text message reminders can help improve oral health in teenagers

New school-based initiatives including oral health lessons and text message reminders can help to improve tooth brushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families

Management School Building — Management School

16 October 2024

University of Sheffield’s Management School EQUIS re-accreditation places it amongst global elite

The University of Sheffield’s Management School has been awarded EQUIS re-accreditation for a further five years, recognising its world leading excellence in teaching, research and knowledge exchange.

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16 October 2024

University of Sheffield student wins Intern of the Year prize from Siemens

A University of Sheffield student who has dedicated the past year to inspiring the next generation of engineers, working tirelessly to support and champion women in STEM, has been named Intern of the Year.

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