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A group of alumni attending the Annual Alumni Reunion 2019

9 September 2019

A day of celebrations at the Annual Alumni Reunion 2019

Alumni from around the world reunited at the University for a day of reconnecting and rediscovery on Saturday 7 September for the Annual Alumni Reunion.

18 June 2019

Meet our new International Alumni Relations Manager

In recent months, a new member of staff has joined our team as our International Alumni Relations Manager. As an international alumna herself, we wanted to find out and share a bit about Charlotte’s own experiences at Sheffield, how she ended up moving back here, and what she has planned for our alumni living overseas.

Dr Gwen Reilly and students from the Women in Engineering scheme meeting Stephen Shaw from AESSEAL and Ceris Morris, Head of Fundraising

20 May 2019

AESSEAL gives a boost to Women in Engineering

The University of Sheffield’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.

Professor Koen Lamberts with Sir Rich Roberts

5 May 2019

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.

Angel, Martha, Anita, Roberto and Martin — Jose Angel Garcia, Martha Avalos, Anita Sandham, Roberto Mendoza and Martin Legarreta

Meeting the University of Sheffield Mexican Alumni Association

Last month we were delighted to officially launch the University of Sheffield Alumni Association in Mexico.

30 October 2019

Nominations for the Wall of BAME

We are trying to make Sheffield a more diverse and inclusive university to help welcome and inspire students and staff from under-represented backgrounds, and earlier this year the University launched its new race equality and diversity strategy.

23 September 2019

Why I volunteer - Bryan Walker

Economics alumnus Bryan Walker, the Director of Funding Solutions at Previse, 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.

11 September 2019

Chancellor Lady Justice Rafferty presenting Lucie Cave with her award

Lucie Cave presented with the Professor Robert Boucher Distinguished Alumni Award

19 July 2019

Chancellor Lady Justice Rafferty, Faye Savory and Rosemary Boucher

Faye Savory receives the Professor Robert Boucher Distinguished Alumni Award

Faye graduated with a BMedSci in Speech Therapy in 2012 and is now a successful entrepreneur, sending gifts of kindness to make a difference to peoples’ day-to-day lives.

16 July 2019

Alumni attending the 2019 reunion celebrating 50 years since graduating

2019 Reunion celebrating 50 years since graduation

On Friday 14th June 2019, the University of Sheffield welcomed over 70 alumni from the class of 1969 back to campus to celebrate their 50th anniversary since graduating from the University.

18 June 2019

Alumni Lee Child, Clive Humby, and Lee Elliot Major — Lee Child, Clive Humby and Lee Elliot Major

2019 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.

10 June 2019

Sheffield students listening to advice from alumni volunteers

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 graduates working in the city.

5 April 2019

University of Sheffield Investment Society

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.

19 March 2019

Seabird appeal reaches £100,000 target to help battle changing climates

A 45-year study of the seabirds of Skomer is set to continue for another 10 years, thanks to the support of hundreds of donors.

1 February 2019