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A wide-angle shot of a large gathering of walkers at the start of the Big Walk 2025, holding up a Big Walk banner

Smiles for miles at the Big Walk 2025 - well done to everyone involved!

The famed Sheffield community fundraising event was a huge success once again. Over 400 walkers and volunteers covered thousands of miles between them, supporting life-changing neurological disease research at the University.
People walking down the street of red brick and modern buildings

Congratulations to alumni recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List 2025

As part of the official celebrations for the monarch's birthday, another impressive cohort of Sheffield graduates, honorary graduates and staff members have been recognised for outstanding service to the UK and the wider world.
Dr Malcolm Butler, VP and Director of Global Engagement, taking photo with Sheffield alumni.

Miles apart, yet always connected to Sheffield

As an international Sheffield graduate, you’re never far from a fellow Sheffielder. Leaving the Steel City doesn’t mean losing touch. Our global events will help you stay connected, grow your network, and keep up with the latest from your University.
Tim Adams presenting the 2024/25 ESPS Awards event

Congratulations to the Elite Sport Performance Scheme class of 2024/25

Talented student athletes received their awards through this year’s Elite Sport Performance Scheme, at a ceremony also attended by an international football coach and a gold medal-winning Olympian.
Architect's rendering of proposed new SITraN sister facility

Garfield Weston grant backs SITraN expansion

A newly made grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation has added to multiple other donations and fundraising drives, meaning planned expansion work can now go ahead at the world-leading Sheffield Institute of Translational Neuroscience.
Sheffield alumni and students mingling during the London City Connections networking session.

City Connections celebrates 10 years

For a decade, the buzz of London has echoed with the footsteps of Sheffield students, guided by the generous hands of alumni. City Connections, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has become a beacon of opportunity, supporting over 800 students.
Laura Ellis in the SITraN labs working on a project

From beautician to neuroscientist: a remarkable PhD journey

Despite competing internationally as a beautician in her teens, Laura Ellis suspected it wasn't her true calling. With support from the Mel Evans Foundation, she's now a second-year PhD studying motor neuron disease (MND) at SITraN.
Sheffield alumni based in USA mingling.

Sheffield and the USA—closer than ever!

Are you a Sheffield alum based in the US? Despite being on different sides of the world, staying connected to your University has never been easier. Here’s some useful information to help you stay engaged and up to date!
Bill Walsh and Bernard Tinker reunited at the University Arms

Over 60 years of friendship, science, and generosity

We look back on the lives of Professor Bernard Tinker OBE and Dr William “Bill” Walsh, who forged a powerful friendship in Sheffield and left matching gifts in their Will to the University of Sheffield.