Wherever you are, Sheffield is never far away

As a truly international community, the University of Sheffield’s alumni network has grown to 10,000 members across 35 groups, proudly connecting alumni from all corners of the world. Discover how the Sheffield spirit shines across continents.

Group of Sheffield alumni during an event in China smiling at the camera.

10,000 members! 

Proving that the Sheffield spirit never leaves you, no matter how far you go or how long ago you graduated, Sheffield’s international alumni network has reached an incredible milestone: 10,000 members worldwide.

In 2025, word spread about the value of these incredible communities, inspiring alumni to come together and launch nine new international alumni groups. Take a look at where they’re based:

  • Taiwan
  • Indonesia
  • Thailand
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Egypt
  • Turkey
  • Spain
  • Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg

And with momentum like this, we’re sure the next 10,000 is closer than ever. Join one of our 35 groups today.

A launch to remember

Alumni in Indonesia gathered together and smiling at the camera.

2025 kicked off in style with a fantastic launch party hosted by our Indonesia alumni group. The event was led by Group President Andrew Sutedja and joined by Dr Malcolm Butler, Sheffield’s Vice-President and Director of International, alongside Summer Xia, British Council Country Director for Indonesia.

Ending the year just as strongly as it began, the Indonesia group came together once again for a special celebration in Jakarta. This time, the event featured a panel discussion with a selection of distinguished guest speakers, moderated by podcaster, journalist and Sheffield alum Rory Asyari.

Panelists at the Alumni reunion in Indonesia in deep conversation

Egypt followed Indonesia’s lead with a cosy get-together for their very first reunion. The event took place in the emblematic city of Cairo and was hosted by Egypt Alumni Group Lead Radwa Mahmoud, with Kristina Burns, International Recruitment Manager for the Middle East & North Africa, also in attendance.

Sheffield alumni gathered all together around a table at the reception in Egypt

Our Taiwan alumni group also joined the celebrations, marking their official recognition by Sheffield in 2025 at the Viva Britannia Ball in Taipei. The event was proudly supported by Taiwan Alumni Group Lead Samuel Yang.

Alumni gathered together smiling at the camera at the Taiwan alumni reception.

In addition to these special inaugural events, our established alumni groups around the world stayed active throughout 2025. Sheffield alumni hosted events in China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, the USA, Canada, and Mexico, with even more planned for 2026!

These gatherings are more than just social events, they’re a vibrant showcase of the Sheffield spirit. Each group proudly represents the University, sharing its achievements in research, fundraising, engagement, and innovation, while creating lasting connections and inspiring the next generation of alumni.

If you haven't already joined the over 10,000 fellow alumni who are a part of one of our international alumni groups, find your local group today on our international groups page

Don't see a group in your country, but want to set one up? Let us know by filling out this form.

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