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The Arts Tower as seen from Weston Park in the autumn. Western Bank library at the foot of the Arts Tower.

Congratulations to alumni recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours

Here are the alumni who have been recognised as making extraordinary contributions across the UK.
A group of people, holding a Buckyball

School pupils inspired by Nobel Prize-winning science at Buckyball Workshop

Inspired by the legacy of Nobel Prize winner Professor Sir Harry Kroto, 50 pupils visited campus for a day of hands-on chemistry activities, exploring science, and university life.
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.

Professor Sir Paul Bramley

Professor’s final wishes honoured

It’s not just alumni who feel a strong connection to Sheffield; many former staff do too. Professor Sir Paul Bramley (Hon MD 1994) was one of them.
Kara Owen

Getting to know Kara Justine Owen, the British High Commissioner to Singapore

After graduating with a BA in History from the University of Sheffield, Cumbria-born Kara Owen came one step closer to building her destined career in international diplomacy despite her initial fears of not fitting in.
Image of the Our Bodies Our Streets art installation at Ponderosa park

Sheffield students create art installation to promote public safety

A new public art installation was unveiled by campaigners Our Bodies Our Streets in collaboration with the University, to raise awareness of women's safety in Sheffield’s public spaces, only to see it destroyed weeks later.
Dorothy Byrne

“If you want to be a journalist, you’ve got to be imaginative...pushy”

We speak with Dorothy Byrne, University of Sheffield alumna, about how she carved out her place as an iconic leader of British broadcasting.
Bryony Page, Hollie Pearne-Webb, Megan Shackleton

Sheffield's Tokyo medal winners

Over the past two months we've delighted in watching the Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo, and are extremely proud to welcome home three Sheffield medal winners.