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Where are they now? Arvind Dadu
Arvind first came to Sheffield from India in 1998 to study Business Studies. He had grown up with his father who had been establishing the Anand Sweets and Savouries brand, and eventually returned to expand the company and take it from strength to strength. Now the company’s CEO, we spoke to Arvind about what makes Sheffield so special, and what it’s like working in a world of sweets.
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New season from University of Sheffield Concerts
The new season at University of Sheffield Concerts runs from October to May and offers, as ever, an eclectic and exciting range of performers, music styles and genres.
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Nominations for the Wall of BAME
The Wall of BAME aims to help showcase and celebrate the achievements of our BAME students, staff and alumni. We would love to feature more alumni so we are asking for your nominations.
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Student racers take to Silverstone
A team of engineering students from the Sheffield Formula Racing team dedicated the last year to building a race car from scratch alongside their studies, so they can follow in the footsteps of their racing heroes and compete at Silverstone – the home of British motorsport.
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Why I volunteer - Bryan Walker
Economics alumnus Bryan Walker told us about his studies at Sheffield, his career since, and why he is so proud to support the University of Sheffield as an alumni volunteer.
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Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities
The University of Sheffield has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2020, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research.
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Meet our new International Alumni Relations Manager
Meet Charlotte, a Sheffield alumna who is now taking on the role of International Alumni Relations Manager to help keep alumni living all around the world connected to their alma mater.
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St George’s 25th anniversary
John Gibbs, the man behind the renovation of St George’s Church, recently showed us round the building he had such passion for, and explained his family’s long standing connection to the University.
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Planting a tree in memory of three special friends
Earlier this year we were privileged to join a group of alumnae at an event at Halifax Hall to remember and commemorate three of their friends who had passed away.
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Queen’s Birthday Honours List recognises University alumni and staff
Congratulations to the alumni and staff members from the University who have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for their outstanding contributions to society.
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Number one UK university for engineering research income
The University of Sheffield has overtaken Imperial College London to be the top university in the UK for income and investment in engineering research.
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New compound to kill antibiotic resistant superbugs discovered
A new drug has been discovered here at Sheffield, which may help combat the massive problem in healthcare, responsible for 25,000 deaths in the EU each year.
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University unveils new research flagships
We have launched four multidisciplinary flagship research institutes to focus our work on the most urgent challenges facing humanity today.
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AESSEAL gives a boost to Women in Engineering
The University’s Women in Engineering initiative has received an incredible contribution thanks to local engineering company AESSEAL who since 2016 have donated £100,000 to support efforts in the areas of gender equality in Engineering.
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Celebrations in San Francisco for the American Alumni Reunion 2019
San Francisco, California was the setting for this year’s American Alumni Reunion, which took place on May 4, 2019.