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Congratulations to alumni recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours

Here are the alumni who have been recognised as making extraordinary contributions across the UK.
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School pupils inspired by Nobel Prize-winning science at Buckyball Workshop

Inspired by the legacy of Nobel Prize winner Professor Sir Harry Kroto, 50 pupils visited campus for a day of hands-on chemistry activities, exploring science, and university life.
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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.

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Sheffield alumni recognised in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours

Discover the outstanding contributions your fellow alumni made to the community, earning them this prestigious honour.
Maisy Wilkes, Sheffield alumni, smiling at the camera in front of computers.

Sheffield alumna awarded Chancellor’s Medal

Sheffield alumna, Maisy Wilkes, received the University of Sheffield's prestigious Chancellor’s Medal for her work in accelerating diagnosis and treatment access for patients with rare cancers.
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Landmark donations support world-leading MND research

The Wolfson Foundation has awarded the University of Sheffield a £1.5 million grant towards expansion of the globally renowned Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)
Sheffield students and graduates in a deep conversation.

Struggling to kickstart your career? Sheffield volunteers to the rescue!

London City Connections (LCC) is an event that connects students with successful graduates, giving them a foot in the door. For nearly a decade, LCC has been enhancing the career prospects of Sheffield graduates.
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Sheffield triumphs at the Whatuni Awards and 2025 Complete University Guide

The University of Sheffield has been crowned University of the Year, Best Students' Union, and Best Student Life at the 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs), and ranked 18th in the UK in the 2025 Complete University Guide.