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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.

Mike Griffiths departing from Kewsick

Scaling 42 Lake District Peaks for Parkinson’s

IT Services staff member Mike Griffiths took on the the iconic 'Bob Graham' challenge through the Lake District, raising £1,500 for Parkinson's disease research here at the University.
Image of the Our Bodies Our Streets art installation at Ponderosa park

Art installation unveiled to promote safety in Sheffield’s public spaces

A new public art installation has been unveiled by campaigners Our Bodies Our Streets in collaboration with the University of Sheffield to raise awareness of women's safety in Sheffield’s public spaces.

Hollie Pearne-Webb, Bryony Page, David Wetherill, Joy Haizelden

Sheffield’s competitors in Tokyo

As the world prepares to turn their eyes to Tokyo and the delayed Olympics from 2020, no less than six Sheffield students and graduates will be competing for a medal.
Sally and Terry Paque in the Parkinson's fundraising t-shirts

Big Week inspires couple to raise over £1,600 for Parkinson’s

Retired couple Sally and Terry Paque took on a 50 mile walking challenge for the Big Week 2021, raising over £1,600 for the University’s Parkinson’s disease research appeal.
An image of the inside of a clothes shop, with racks of women's clothes.

Risk of forced labour in clothing industry rises due to pandemic and industry response

Deteriorating living and working conditions for workers in garment supply chains during the Covid-19 pandemic have increased the risk of forced labour, according to a new report from the University of Sheffield.