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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.
A beer sign for Thornbridge Brewery

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.

A year in the life as Vice-Chancellor

After completing his first year in post, our Vice-Chancellor looks back on his first year in post, what is coming up in the next year, and how alumni are helping shape the future of the University of Sheffield.

Highlights from 2019 at the University of Sheffield

As we come to the end of the year, and the end of the decade, join us in looking back at some of the highlights from the year at Sheffield.
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.