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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 group of alumni attending the Annual Alumni Reunion 2019

A day of celebrations at the Annual Alumni Reunion 2019

Alumni from around the world reunited at the University for a day of reconnecting and rediscovery on Saturday 7 September for the Annual Alumni Reunion.
Chancellor Lady Justice Rafferty presenting Lucie Cave with her award

Lucie Cave presented with the Professor Robert Boucher Distinguished Alumni Award

Lucie Cave, as she is known at work as editorial director for commercial content across all Bauer Media brands, studied at Sheffield during the early 1990s and graduated with a BA in English Literature in 1995.
Chancellor Lady Justice Rafferty, Faye Savory and Rosemary Boucher

Faye Savory receives the Professor Robert Boucher Distinguished Alumni Award

Faye graduated with a BMedSci in Speech Therapy in 2012 and is now a successful entrepreneur, sending gifts of kindness to make a difference to peoples’ day-to-day lives.
Charlotte Cremers

Meet our new International Alumni Relations Manager

As an international alumna herself, we wanted to find out and share a bit about Charlotte’s own experiences at Sheffield, how she ended up moving back here, and what she has planned for our alumni living overseas.
Alumni attending the 2019 reunion celebrating 50 years since graduating

2019 Reunion celebrating 50 years since graduation

On Friday 14th June 2019, the University of Sheffield welcomed over 70 alumni from the class of 1969 back to campus to celebrate their 50th anniversary since graduating from the University.