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7 July 2022

Watch the Catastrophe Garden Film

One of the driest and most punishing environments in the world. At the edge of a war zone. Can they grow food from old mattresses and help hundreds of thousands of people?

Firth Court
1 July 2022

Alumni and staff recognised in the 2022 Queen's Honours List

We are delighted to share and congratulate the alumni and staff from the University whose exploits and achievements have been recognised in the 2022 Queen's Honours List.
31 December 2021

Highlights from 2021 at the University of Sheffield

The end of another year means another year of great achievements to look back on from across the University.
Maria Gallo
15 December 2021

Setting off on The Alumni Way

Alumna Maria Gallo has made it her mission to help herself and others make the most of being a graduate – so much so she did a doctorate and wrote the book on it. We spoke to Maria about how to make the most of being a graduate.
Dan Walker, Zanna Van Dijk, Munya Chawawa, Hollie Pearne-Webb
1 January 2021

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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Dr David Bradshaw memorial bench unveiled in new pocket park

The family of the late Dr David Bradshaw, OBE visited the University campus to unveil a new bench dedicated to his legacy and life.

9 August 2022
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Professor Frank Jones - A memorial service

Did you know the late Professor Frank Jones? Professor Jones’ family would like to invite all who knew Frank to a memorial service to celebrate his life and work.

15 July 2022
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The Story of Jack Timms

A life well lived and a legacy that lives on.

9 June 2022
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The Story of Sheena Waitkins

Sheena graduated from the University in 1973 with a PhD in Medical Microbiology. She kept in contact with the University and remained a loyal supporter of student scholarships. Overall, Sheena donated £150,000 to the University.

1 June 2022
New WW1 memorial in Firth Court

New project to remember our colleagues and graduates who took part in the First World War

New information panels have been installed next to the University war memorial in Firth Court to commemorate the heroic contributions of our University community to the war effort.

12 May 2022