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Andrew Law - Chairman and CEO of Caxton Associates and University of Sheffield alumnus
Andrew Law - Chairman and CEO of Caxton Associates and University of Sheffield alumnus
3 February 2021

Alumnus makes record donation to support disadvantaged students and pioneering medical research

The University of Sheffield has been given £5.85 million - the largest single gift from an individual alumnus in its history - to launch a new student support programme and search for new therapies for a range of incurable and debilitating diseases.
The front of ivy covered Firth Court
14 January 2021

Sheffield alumni and staff recognised in the New Year Honours

A number of alumni and staff have been recognised in the 2021 New Year Honours, for their contributions to society, their communities, education and research. Several were particularly noted for their response and support to the Covid-19 pandemic.
30 December 2020

Highlights from 2020 at the University of Sheffield

Image of Dan Walker, sports journalist, broadcaster and MA Broadcast Journalism graduate
1 January 2020

Alumni stories

We’ve collected some of the stories from people who you share an alma mater with. Read on to see profiles of other graduates and see what they have done since graduating from Sheffield.
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University Couch to 5K reaches £10,000 for Parkinson’s

5 March 2021
Western Bank Library and the Arts Tower in 1967

From Merrie England To The Civilized World: History At Sheffield, 1963-1988, Part 1 – Expansion

Look back over the development of the University's Department of History from a small department to one of the top three in the UK. Part one covers from the sixties to the late eighties.

17 February 2021 | History Matters blog from the Department of History
Dr Wei Yang

Dr Wei Yang inaugurated as the President of the Royal Town Planning Institute

The University of Sheffield alumna obtained a Masters degree in 2001 and PhD in 2005 from the School of Architecture.

21 January 2021
3 students socialising in the edge bar with face coverings

Supporting students and getting them home for Christmas

For students, staff and the University as a whole, adapting to the restrictions from Coronavirus has taken a huge effort and has been an achievement for everyone involved.

15 December 2020
The Crucible and the Lyceum

Two important years, 25 years apart - Joan Llinas Suau

Reflecting on 2020 and when he came to Sheffield from Mallorca in 1995, alumnus Joan looks back on how his time at the University changed him, and set him up for his life since, moving around the world.

7 December 2020