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University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

The University of Sheffield has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
Dr Abi O'Connor.

Dr Abi O’Connor joins CRAFiC through the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship scheme

Abi O’Connor will join Sheffield University Management School’s Centre for Research into Accounting and Finance in Context to research a project titled ‘Following urban assetisation: a comparative theory of local state restructuring’.
Maria speaking at the TEDx event.

Management School and Economics dual student awarded the Chancellor’s Medal

Congratulations to Maria Jose Gordillo, BA Business Management and Economics with Placement Year student, on receiving the Chancellor’s Medal 2025!
Hot Steel Moving Into Forging Machine

University of Sheffield researchers to transform UK steel and manufacturing

Two major new research hubs that are set to revolutionise UK steel and digital manufacturing, have been launched with the help of researchers from the University of Sheffield.
Professor Pauline Dibben

Congratulations to Professor Pauline Dibben on being appointed Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Join the entire Sheffield University Management School community in congratulating Professor Pauline Dibben on being elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.
Stocks

Are the banks strong enough to withstand the coronavirus crash?

Bank stocks have taken a hammering in recent weeks. Are they in a position to withstand the coronavirus headwinds?

| The Conversation
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How do you hold a climate-friendly conference?

Air travel is a huge source of carbon emissions — and part of the job in academia. Does it have to be?

| Experience Magazine
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University of Sheffield leads £1.2m research network to build sustainable and resilient food systems

Dr Sonal Choudhary is leading a research network which has been awarded £1.2 million to create sustainable, resilient food systems to address global food security challenges.
A view of in Jewel Changi airport, Singapore. A nature-themed entertainment and retail complex linked to the airpoart's passenger terminals.

Increase green spaces at airports to promote better mental health

How can airports increase wellbeing for travellers and workers? Building green spaces and incorporating natural surroundings can help to relieve anxiety and stress and boost customer loyalty, according to a new study by Dr Hossein Olya et al.

| Business Strategy and the Environment (BSE)