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Reflections on reputation

By Professor Koen Lamberts, President and Vice-Chancellor
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Golden Globe Race competitors support pioneering neuroscience research

The Golden Globe Race 2026 is helping to raise awareness and vital funds for pioneering neuroscience research at the University of Sheffield’s Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN).
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Graham and Brenda Siddall with SITraN and UW Neuroscience staff

Transformational gift launches international partnership to accelerate motor neuron disease research

A landmark philanthropic gift from Dr Graham and Mrs Brenda Siddall will strengthen the existing partnership between the University of Sheffield and the University of Washington.
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Sheffield Propulsion Lab to power the next generation of aerospace innovation

A new rocket propulsion testing facility will place the University of Sheffield and the North of England at the forefront of propulsion research and innovation.
Couch to £5K for Genetic Disease Research

Taking on Couch to £5K - Naz

Naz is one of our amazing supporters who has signed up to take part in the Couch to £5K challenge. Find out more about her and why she is so motivated to get involved.
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Alumni and staff recognised in the 2022 New Year Honours

We are delighted to share and congratulate the alumni and staff from the University whose exploits and achievements have been recognised in the 2022 New Year Honours.

Highlights from 2021 at the University of Sheffield

The end of another year means another year of great achievements to look back on from across the University.
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Setting off on The Alumni Way

Alumna Maria Gallo has made it her mission to help herself and others make the most of being a graduate – so much so she did a doctorate and wrote the book on it. We spoke to Maria about how to make the most of being a graduate.
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A life on the boards - Chess at Sheffield in the 1970s

Alumnus Richard Hughes has a passion for chess which bloomed during his student years thanks to a surprising abundance of talent here in Sheffield. Recently he had the good fortune to rekindle his passion and reconnect with his old board-mates.