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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.

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.
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.
Alumni Lee Child, Clive Humby, and Lee Elliot Major

2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours List recognises University alumni and staff

Congratulations to the alumni and staff members from the University who have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for their outstanding contributions to society.
Professor Koen Lamberts with Sir Rich Roberts

Distinguished Alumni Award for Nobel Prize winner

At this weekend’s American Alumni Reunion in San Francisco, we were delighted to celebrate the longstanding support of one of our most renowned graduates – Sir Richard Roberts.