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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.
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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.

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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.
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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.
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Celebrating our alumni and staff in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday 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 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
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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.