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Commemorating Lieutenant Basil Perrin Hicks
In September 1915 at the Battle of Loos, France, during WWI, Lieutenant Basil Perrin Hicks was killed serving as part of the 8th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment. Lieutenant Hicks was the younger son of the University of Sheffield’s founding Vice-Chancellor, Professor William Mitchinson Hicks FRS, and his wife Ellen Perrin.
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Donations from alumni and friends helping student activities become accessible to all
For the first time, your gifts have given individual students the support they need to take part in clubs, societies and volunteering.
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Alumni donations help students fight climate change
This year, donations from alumni and friends of the University have given Geography students first-hand experience of using an advanced ‘differential Global Navigation Satellite System’ or dGNSS.
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Remembering Sir S.Y. Chung
The University regrets to report the death of one of our most distinguished alumni, The Hon Sir Sze-yuen Chung, who died on 14 November at the age of 101.
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Grateful alumnus funds postgraduate scholarships
Four postgraduate students are the grateful recipients of scholarships funded thanks to the generosity of the late Mr Donald Gartside (1935-2016).
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Rahul wins the Great British Bake Off
Congratulations to Dr Rahul Mandal who has just been crowned the winner of the Great British Bake Off 2018.
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Celebrating and strengthening Chinese links through alumni receptions
The University of Sheffield strengthened its partnerships with alumni and academic partners during a visit to China.
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Supporting MND research through three walking challenges
Avid walkers Andrea and Ian Kitchen have bravely taken on a trio of walking challenges on behalf of their colleague Dr Naresh Patel and in support of SITraN.
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Alumni gather for annual Austin mixer
Our annual Austin Alumni Mixer took place on Saturday 20 October 2018, welcoming University of Sheffield alumni living and working in the United States.
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Distinguished Alumnus Honoured at Australian Alumni Receptions
Last month we were delighted to host a pair of receptions in Melbourne and Sydney for some of our alumni in Australia, as well as recognising a truly outstanding alumnus.
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Celebrating 100 years of University Sport
This academic year, 2018/19, represents 100 years of University Sport (currently BUCS) and the University of Sheffield was one of the original ten founding members from across the UK.
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New season at University of Sheffield Concerts - with discount for Alumni
The new season at University of Sheffield Concerts includes a wonderful array of musical offerings, from experimental film interplayed with solo piano to the finest folk, song cycles and an eclectic mix of student ensembles.
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Sheffield Scanner team takes on the Sheffield 10K 2018
A group of 20 runners for the University took to the streets alongside thousands of others to run the Sheffield 10K.
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Liver disease drug could help restore cells damaged by Alzheimer’s
A drug used to treat liver disease could provide a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease following research conducted at the University of Sheffield.
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University and Students’ Union are first to back Lord Mayor of Sheffield’s campaign for mental wellbeing and suicide prevention
The University of Sheffield and its Students’ Union are the first organisations in the country to back a campaign led by Lord Mayor of Sheffield Magid Magid by pledging to take positive action to promote mental wellbeing and prevent suicide.