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New insights into the Old Bailey

Alumni support helps secure an illustrious global prize for a major Sheffield-based digital legal history project. Welcome to the New Old Bailey Online.
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Coach Café: Share Your Story, Shape Their Future

Thanks to Sheffield alumni, Coach Café takes online networking to the next level! This incredible programme connects alumni expertise with student passion and curiosity, empowering students to boost their confidence and employability.
Professor Chris McDermott
Professor Chris McDermott

Help forge MND history in Sheffield

Many believe Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is rare—but unfortunately, it’s not. It affects 1 in 300 people, with most losing their lives within three years of diagnosis. There’s no cure yet, but Sheffield is leading the fight to change it.
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A piece of Sheffield, wherever you are

As an international university, Sheffield alumni are all around the world. But we make sure Sheffield is never too far away! Recently, we brought the Sheffield spirit to Singapore and Hong Kong—discover how we’re connecting with you worldwide!

Coming together to help Sheffield students meet the cost of living

In the current economic climate, growing numbers of students face a worrying financial outlook. As a generous Sheffield alumni community, your amazing response to a recent Cost of Living fundraising appeal is already helping some of the hardest-hit.
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Thank you, alumni volunteers!

Each year, alumni from across the globe give thousands of hours of time, helping students to build their career confidence and see what they can achieve after graduation.
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Alumni and staff recognised in the 2024 New Year Honours

We are proud to share that fellow alumni and staff from your University have been recognised in the 2024 New Year Honours for their outstanding achievements and contributions.
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The difference your time and expertise made

Thank you to the 1000 alumni volunteers who dedicated over 10,000 hours of their time, supporting more than 8000 Sheffield students during the 22/23 academic year.
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Kris Gibbon-Walsh: Hitting the reset button for a career with purpose

After graduating from Sheffield in 2006, Kris embarked on a successful career abroad. Feeling something was missing, he courageously chose to restart professionally for a more fulfilling career. Today, he champions a greener future for us all.