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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.
Alumni from the USA at the Austin, Texas alumni mixer

Alumni gather for 2018 Austin mixer

Our annual Austin Alumni Mixer took place on Saturday 20 October 2018, welcoming University of Sheffield alumni living and working in the United States.
ALU - Distinguished Alumnus Honoured at Australian Alumni Receptions

Distinguished Alumnus Honoured at Australian Alumni Receptions

Last month we were delighted to host a pair of receptions in Melbourne and Sydney for some of our alumni in Australia, as well as recognising a truly outstanding alumnus.
Keng Wragg after her charity haircut

A haircut with impact

Huge thanks to Keng, Sala and Artitaya, who all underwent a significant trim to help raise funds towards the Sheffield Scanner
Joe Kavanagh collecting his Distinguished Alumni Award with Rosemary Boucher

Dr Joe Kavanagh receives Professor Robert Boucher Distinguished Alumni Award 2018

In recognition of his dedication to giving so much back to our city and in helping to restore the Sheffield Botanical Gardens as a jewel in Sheffield’s crown, we are proud to honour Joseph Kavanagh with the 2018 Professor Robert Boucher Distinguished Alumni Award.
Chemistry alumna Helen Sharman

‘Out of This World’: First Briton in space delivers inaugural Convocation Lecture

University of Sheffield alumna and the first Briton in space, Dr Helen Sharman, CMG, OBE (BSc Chemistry 1984, Hon DSc 2017) delivered the University’s inaugural Convocation Lecture.