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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.
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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.

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Two Sheffield festivals take to the web

Two of Sheffield’s premiere festivals - Festival of the Mind and Off the Shelf - are moving online this autumn with an array of talks and exhibitions accessible to all.
A black and white photo of Monica Walker

A lifetime supporting students - Monica Walker

Monica Walker and her husband Morris were passionate about education being accessible to all. Through donations to the University of Sheffield during their lifetime, they had already been able to support many students facing financial hardship.
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Breaking down barriers to university with a Sheffield summer school

The University of Sheffield has partnered with The Elephant Group - who encourage bright pupils in state schools to apply to Russell Group universities - to deliver an online virtual summer school for students from under-represented areas.
The Big 30 - a collage of images showing a variety of activities

A Big Thank You for the Big 30

Thank you so much to everyone who has taken part in The Big 30. Your efforts have raised over £27,500 for Parkinson’s Disease research at the University.

The Sheffield Trophoblastic Disease Centre team

Weston Park Hospital’s Golden Anniversary - celebrating the work of the Sheffield Trophoblastic Disease Centre

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust conducted this interview with Kam Singh who shares her memories of working at the Centre since 1995.