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Four students looking over the city of Sheffield

Do university rankings really matter?

Your University recently ranked 98th in THE World University Rankings 2025 and earned several other prestigious awards. But did you know these successes can benefit alumni like you? Even better—you have the power to shape them.
Photograph of the Sir Frederick Mappin Building
The main entrance of the Sir Frederick Mappin Building

Sheffield alumni recognised in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours

Discover the outstanding contributions your fellow alumni made to the community, earning them this prestigious honour.
Maisy Wilkes, Sheffield alumni, smiling at the camera in front of computers.

Sheffield alumna awarded Chancellor’s Medal

Sheffield alumna, Maisy Wilkes, received the University of Sheffield's prestigious Chancellor’s Medal for her work in accelerating diagnosis and treatment access for patients with rare cancers.
Architect's rendering of proposed new SITraN sister facility
Architect's rendering of proposed new SITraN sister facility. Credit: Bond Bryan Architects

Landmark donations support world-leading MND research

The Wolfson Foundation has awarded the University of Sheffield a £1.5 million grant towards expansion of the globally renowned Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)
Sheffield students and graduates in a deep conversation.

Struggling to kickstart your career? Sheffield volunteers to the rescue!

London City Connections (LCC) is an event that connects students with successful graduates, giving them a foot in the door. For nearly a decade, LCC has been enhancing the career prospects of Sheffield graduates.
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Sheffield triumphs at the Whatuni Awards and 2025 Complete University Guide

The University of Sheffield has been crowned University of the Year, Best Students' Union, and Best Student Life at the 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs), and ranked 18th in the UK in the 2025 Complete University Guide.
Dr Leonardo Bastos accepting his Study UK Alumni award

Meet the Sheffield alumni finalists and winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards

This year’s Study UK Alumni Awards recognised and celebrated nine Sheffield alumni for their exceptional contributions to their communities, professions, and countries. Whether in science, business, or culture, these graduates are leaving their mark.
2 girls receive sports awards

Sheffield celebrates Elite Sport Performance Scheme class of 2023/24

The evening of Thursday 16 May saw a glittering award ceremony held at the Union’s INOX event space, aimed at honouring the glowing achievements of the talented student athletes on this year’s Elite Sport Performance Scheme (ESPS).
Sheffield alum, Brian Wildsmith, wearing a cap and looking fondly at the camera.

Honouring Brian Wildsmith: A love for Sheffield and the gift of education

As a proud Sheffield graduate, RAF veteran, and avid sailor, Brian lived a life of passion, courage, and resilience. His enduring legacy reflects these and many more qualities, inspiring many in the process.