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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.
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!
Alumni from the USA at the Austin, Texas alumni mixer

Alumni gather for 2018 Austin mixer

Our annual Austin Alumni Mixer took place on Saturday 20 October 2018, welcoming University of Sheffield alumni living and working in the United States.
ALU - Distinguished Alumnus Honoured at Australian Alumni Receptions

Distinguished Alumnus Honoured at Australian Alumni Receptions

Last month we were delighted to host a pair of receptions in Melbourne and Sydney for some of our alumni in Australia, as well as recognising a truly outstanding alumnus.
Keng Wragg after her charity haircut

A haircut with impact

Huge thanks to Keng, Sala and Artitaya, who all underwent a significant trim to help raise funds towards the Sheffield Scanner
Joe Kavanagh collecting his Distinguished Alumni Award with Rosemary Boucher

Dr Joe Kavanagh receives Professor Robert Boucher Distinguished Alumni Award 2018

In recognition of his dedication to giving so much back to our city and in helping to restore the Sheffield Botanical Gardens as a jewel in Sheffield’s crown, we are proud to honour Joseph Kavanagh with the 2018 Professor Robert Boucher Distinguished Alumni Award.
Chemistry alumna Helen Sharman

‘Out of This World’: First Briton in space delivers inaugural Convocation Lecture

University of Sheffield alumna and the first Briton in space, Dr Helen Sharman, CMG, OBE (BSc Chemistry 1984, Hon DSc 2017) delivered the University’s inaugural Convocation Lecture.