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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.
Ade Solanke with her Distinguished Alumni Award

Acclaimed writer receives Distinguished Alumni Award

Acclaimed screenwriter, playwright and Sheffield alumna Adeola ‘Ade’ Solanke (BA English Literature 1984) was honoured during graduation last week (Tuesday 19 July 2016) for her achievements in the Arts and presented with the Professor Robert Boucher Distinguished Alumni Award.
John Roach

Former Sheffield professor provides legacy of scholarships

A very generous legacy from a former member of staff will provide important scholarships for many years to come.
Alan taking on a Skydive in support of SITraN

Skydive for SITraN

The University is enormously grateful to Alan Moon, of Teesside, who has successfully completed a tandem Skydive in aid of the Sheffield Institute of Translational Neuroscience (SITraN).
Chancellor Lady Justice Rafferty

Chancellor's Lady Justice Anne Rafferty's installation speech

At the end of November the University officially installed Rt Hon Lady Justice Rafferty DBE as its new Chancellor during a ceremony in Firth Hall, taking over the position from Sir Peter Middleton who retired in the summer after 16 years in the role.
Stephen Sly receiving his Distinguished Alumni Award

Distinguished law graduate receives alumni award

Alumnus Stephen Sly (LLB Law, 1984) received the Professor Robert Boucher Distinguished Alumni Award on Thursday 23 July 2015, during a graduation ceremony for the Faculty of Social Sciences.