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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.
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Distinguished Alumni Award for Nobel Prize winner
At this weekend’s American Alumni Reunion in San Francisco, we were delighted to celebrate the longstanding support of one of our most renowned graduates – Sir Richard Roberts.
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Building City Connections with help from successful alumni in London
34 University of Sheffield Social Sciences students from widening participation backgrounds recently had the opportunity to travel to London to visit businesses and network with successful alumni working in the city.
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Where are they now? Georgie Cohen
German and Hispanic studies alumna Georgie is hoping to become the first female skeleton bobsleigh representative for Israel at Winter Olympics 2022, and has recently finished competing at the World Championships.
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Alumnus investing in student investors
Biochemistry alumnus Steve Kiln has put not only his money, but also his expertise, behind Sheffield students with an interest and aptitude for investments.
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Study reveals three quarters of people are dissatisfied with ‘undemocratic’, ‘self-interested’ and ‘divided’ political parties
Research by the University of Sheffield has revealed more than three quarters of people are dissatisfied with political parties and has identified the seven main qualities people want to see in parties today.