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How legacy gifts are shaping Sheffield’s future

On Friday 6th November it was an honour to welcome over 160 people to Firth Court for the Heritage Circle Lunch.
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Reflections on reputation

By Professor Koen Lamberts, President and Vice-Chancellor
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Golden Globe Race competitors support pioneering neuroscience research

The Golden Globe Race 2026 is helping to raise awareness and vital funds for pioneering neuroscience research at the University of Sheffield’s Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN).
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Graham and Brenda Siddall with SITraN and UW Neuroscience staff

Transformational gift launches international partnership to accelerate motor neuron disease research

A landmark philanthropic gift from Dr Graham and Mrs Brenda Siddall will strengthen the existing partnership between the University of Sheffield and the University of Washington.
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Sheffield students' charity bid for Christmas number one

Students from the University of Sheffield are aim to raise thousands of pounds for charity after gaining permission to re-record Band Aid's 1980s hit Do they know its Christmas?
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Farewell to Ranmoor Hall of Residence

More than 100 people, including residents past and present, recently attended a 'farewell' party at Ranmoor House Hall of Residence.
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Saying goodbye to Earnshaw and Sorby Halls

Alumni from across the years came together to mark the end of the beloved Earnshaw and Sobry Halls of Residence.
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University Centenary Celebrations

The University marked its centenary in a number of different ways.