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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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Emma running for Parkinson's disease research

Emma Shelton from Economics and Journalism is training for a 10 mile run in aid of Parkinson's, a cause very close to her heart.
Matt Hutnell, Director of Santander Universities, and Professor Koen Lamberts, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield

Santander Universities donations reach magic million

The University of Sheffield has signed a new three-year agreement with Santander Universities which will see the bank’s donations exceed £1,000,000.
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Where are they now? Charlie Gill

Charlie studied Law at Sheffield, but after graduating decided to take her life and career in a whole new direction. Find out how she made the move to work in the environmental sector, and her life since Sheffield.
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Once a soldier, twice a legend - Colonel Leslie Wright

The last soldier to be rescued from the beaches of Calais in 1940 has honoured the University with a gift in his Will.
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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.