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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.
David Fyfe with University Chancellor, Lady Justice Rafferty

Sheffield charity fundraiser awarded Distinguished Alumni Award

In recognition of his dedication in giving so much back to our city, and in representing the civic values of our University, we are delighted to honour David Fyfe with the 2017 Professor Robert Boucher Distinguished Alumni Award.
Sarah Evans receiving her Distinguished Alumni Award from Professor Mike Hounslow

Leading female financial expert awarded Distinguished Alumni Award

In recognition of her distinguished career in finance we are delighted to honour Sarah Evans with the 2017 Professor Robert Boucher Distinguished Alumni Award.
Knitted hedgehogs raising funds for the Sheffield Scanner

Meet Hettie the Hedgehog – fundraising for the Sheffield Scanner!

Hettie the Hedgehog and her smaller cousins, the mini Hetties, are currently helping the Medical School Big Walk 2017 team forge ahead with their fundraising to support the Sheffield Scanner.
Brian Wrigley

Sheffield Law graduate receives Distinguished Alumni Award

During the January 2017 Winter Graduation Ceremonies, Law graduate and long-time friend of the University of Sheffield Brian Wrigley was awarded the Professor Robert Boucher Distinguished Alumni Award, in recognition of his tireless support of the University.
Kerry Hart on her boxing challenge

Kerry Hart boxes for SITraN

In 2016 we heard from Kerry Hart, who was fundraising for the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN), in memory of a friend who had recently died from Motor Neurone Disease (MND).