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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.

Three images of a woman painting, the entrance to the community hub, and a sign that says all students get 5 free food items each week

Student Community Hub supports 720 students in first month

A new Community Hub at the University of Sheffield Students’ Union has supported 720 students in its first month, highlighting the growing need for accessible, stigma-free food support on campus.
A young girl smiling, and a separate photo of a woman holding a newborn with a breathing tube

Every breath matters: transforming lung care for children

For children like Zoe and Tamlin, every breath came with uncertainty. Now, ground-breaking lung imaging research at Sheffield is helping doctors see what was once invisible, giving children a better chance to thrive.
Sir Hans Kornberg

In memory of Professor Sir Hans Kornberg (1928-2019)

The University regrets to report the death of Professor Sir Hans Kornberg FRS, one of our most distinguished Chemistry and Biochemistry alumni.

Department of Music scholarships made possible by the bequest of a Sheffield alumna

A generous bequest by an alumna of the University of Sheffield has provided the opportunity for several undergraduate and postgraduate music students to be awarded a scholarship of up to £10,000.
Sheffield Half Marathon 2019

Thank you to our scholarships fundraisers

A massive thank-you to all our fundraisers this year for their fundraising efforts for Scholarships at the University of Sheffield.
Students walking past Jessop West.

Sheffield ranked among world’s best for Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences

Sheffield has placed 62nd and 59th respectively in the Times Higher Education world rankings for our teaching and research in Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences subjects.
An undergraduate student in a lab coat.

Economics alumnus donates £1.7 million to tackle challenges of food, water and energy security

Research into sustainability and tackling the global challenges of food, water and energy security has received a further boost, thanks to a £1.7 million philanthropic donation to the University of Sheffield.