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A golden statue on top of the Old Bailey courthouse

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.
Coach Cafe logo photo

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.
Sheffield alumni based in Singapore with Sheffield merchandise

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!
The evening reception at the Crucible theatre

Building connections with help from alumni in the North

We recently ran our debut Northern City Connections event, taking 30 current Arts & Humanities students from widening participation backgrounds to visit local alumni businesses and network with alumni working across the region.
Basil Hicks portrait on the Sutton on Sand beach - credit to 14-18 Now

Commemorating Lieutenant Basil Perrin Hicks

In September 1915 at the Battle of Loos, France, during WWI, Lieutenant Basil Perrin Hicks was killed serving as part of the 8th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment. Lieutenant Hicks was the younger son of the University of Sheffield’s founding Vice-Chancellor, Professor William Mitchinson Hicks FRS, and his wife Ellen Perrin.
Sir S.Y. Chung

Remembering Sir S.Y. Chung

The University regrets to report the death of one of our most distinguished alumni, The Hon Sir Sze-yuen Chung GBE, GBM, PhD, HonFIMechE, FREng, JP, who died on 14 November at the age of 101.
Alumni reception in Shanghai in 2018

Celebrating and strengthening Chinese links through alumni receptions

The University of Sheffield strengthened its partnerships with alumni and academic partners during a visit to China.
Firth Hall, the main space within Firth Court

Heritage Circle Lunch 2018

We were delighted to welcome over 100 alumni, former staff and friends back to the University on Friday 26 October, for our annual Heritage Circle Lunch. The event is specifically organised to thank those who have pledged to leave a gift in their Wil