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University of the Year

Plus Best Students' Union and Best Student Life - 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs)

Why we're University of the Year

1st in the Russell Group

2024 National Student Survey (NSS), based on aggregate responses

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12th in the UK and 98th in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

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We offer an experience that our students value highly: a world-class learning and teaching environment that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and a vibrant student life.

University of the Year 2024

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Analysing the roles of nature and nurture in a chess prodigy

For parents and families thinking about supporting their children in adopting new chess skills, Dr Nemanja Vaci's findings can help them to seek the best approaches.

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News

19 December 2024

New research reveals where in Great Britain people with a disability find it hardest to be in employment

The five areas in Great Britain where disabled people are least likely to be in employment compared with non-disabled people have been revealed in a new report from the University of Sheffield.

General Waverly watching a musical performance in the film White Christmas — Irving Berlin documented his admiration for President Dwight D Eisenhower through the character General Waverly in the film White Christmas.

18 December 2024

Secret tribute to US president hidden in festive favourite, White Christmas

One of the most loved Christmas films, which has been a staple family movie for generations, has a secret tribute to a US president, according to new research.

An aerial view of a suburban residential area.

12 December 2024

New housing developments failing to protect wildlife

A survey of new housing developments by researchers at the University of Sheffield reveals developers are installing just half of the legally-binding ecological features to protect wildlife.

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12 December 2024

Tackling health inequality in South Yorkshire with wearable technology

Pioneering projects using smartphones and wearable technology to address the high levels of health inequalities and disease across the region, have been awarded funding at the South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub (SYDHH).

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