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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.

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.
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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.