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University of Sheffield awarded University of the Year for Student Experience

The University of Sheffield has been named Daily Mail University of the Year for Student Experience 2024.
Students outside the University of Sheffield's Students' Union building

University of Sheffield top in the Russell Group in National Student Survey

The University of Sheffield has been placed top in the Russell Group, according to the latest National Student Survey published this week (10 August 2023).
Bujcyball 2023
The annual Buckyball workshop welcomed year seven pupils from the city.

School pupils take part in Chemistry workshop in memory of Sheffield Nobel Prize winner

Secondary school pupils from the city learnt about Nobel Prize winner Sir Harry Kroto and his groundbreaking work at an interactive science workshop at the University of Sheffield.
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Chemistry student recognised at Reckitt Sustainability Challenge

Chemistry undergraduate student awarded 3rd place at the Reckitt Sustainability Challenge.

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Schools and outreach events

Learning about chemistry starts well before university. We run activities to support learning in schools and colleges for students in years 12-13, ranging from lab classes and analytical workshops to careers advice.

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Taster days

This experience day at the University of Sheffield gives A Level chemists a taste of what it’s like to study chemistry at university.

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Department of Chemistry
The University of Sheffield
Dainton Building
Brook Hill
Sheffield S3 7HF
United Kingdom

+44 (0)114 222 9500

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