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A beer sign for Thornbridge Brewery

Raise a glass: the "Big Walk Beer" is back!

Lace up your boots and ready your palate, the Big Walk Beer has officially returned for 2026!

Four smiling people, the winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards

Sheffield alumni recognised in global Study UK Alumni Awards

Eleven University of Sheffield Alumni have been recognised and celebrated for their exceptional contributions in business, science and sustainability, culture, sports, and social action.

Three images of a woman painting, the entrance to the community hub, and a sign that says all students get 5 free food items each week

Student Community Hub supports 720 students in first month

A new Community Hub at the University of Sheffield Students’ Union has supported 720 students in its first month, highlighting the growing need for accessible, stigma-free food support on campus.
A young girl smiling, and a separate photo of a woman holding a newborn with a breathing tube

Every breath matters: transforming lung care for children

For children like Zoe and Tamlin, every breath came with uncertainty. Now, ground-breaking lung imaging research at Sheffield is helping doctors see what was once invisible, giving children a better chance to thrive.

Watch the Catastrophe Garden Film

One of the driest and most punishing environments in the world. At the edge of a war zone. Can they grow food from old mattresses and help hundreds of thousands of people?

Firth Court

Alumni and staff recognised in the 2022 Queen's Honours List

We are delighted to share and congratulate the alumni and staff from the University whose exploits and achievements have been recognised in the 2022 Queen's Honours List.
Photo of Jack Timms and Barbara

The Story of Jack Timms

A life well lived and a legacy that lives on.
Photo of Sheena Waitkins for her news article

The Story of Sheena Waitkins

Sheena graduated from the University in 1973 with a PhD in Medical Microbiology. She kept in contact with the University and remained a loyal supporter of student scholarships. Overall, Sheena donated £150,000 to the University.
New WW1 memorial in Firth Court

New project to remember our colleagues and graduates who took part in the First World War

New information panels have been installed next to the University war memorial in Firth Court to commemorate the heroic contributions of our University community to the war effort.