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Legacy gift to fund new digital scholarship and learning suite at Western Bank Library

Eric Pattison's incredibly generous gift to the University will transform the range of digital Library resources and services available to Sheffield students and researchers.
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Introducing Sheffield's brilliant Honorary Graduates for July 2025

During next week's graduation celebrations, the University will recognise another outstanding cohort of individuals who've had a major impact in their field and beyond, and shown lasting commitment to Sheffield's values.
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Smiles for miles at the Big Walk 2025 - well done to everyone involved!

The famed Sheffield community fundraising event was a huge success once again. Over 400 walkers and volunteers covered thousands of miles between them, supporting life-changing neurological disease research at the University.
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Congratulations to alumni recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List 2025

As part of the official celebrations for the monarch's birthday, another impressive cohort of Sheffield graduates, honorary graduates and staff members have been recognised for outstanding service to the UK and the wider world.
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Ragdoll Foundation unlocking opportunities for Sheffield students most in need

Over the next five years, the Ragdoll Foundation is set to offer crucial financial and career assistance to 30 students from underrepresented backgrounds with a generous gift of £195,000 for scholarships and employability initiatives.
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Leri Morton - fuelling education in memory of her father

Leri Morton had a deep family connection with the University of Sheffield. She left a gift in her Will of over £140,000 to set up a new scholarship in memory of her father John William Morton, who was a proud Sheffield alumnus.

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Golden Globe Race 2022 - Raising hope from start to finish

After 235 days, the around-the-globe sailing challenge has its first female champion! Kirsten Neuschäfer arrived at Les Sables d’Olonne on April 27th. All GGR entrants are fundraising for SITraN. Celebrate their safe return by supporting this cause!
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Professor Rob Bradgate and Professor Margaret Llewelyn

Rob Bradgate and Margaret Llewelyn both lectured in the School of Law at the University of Sheffield for a combined 36 years. They inspired students with their humorous ways of teaching and sharing their passion and interest in the law.
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Emeritus Professor Peter Bryan Warr

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Peter Warr, Emeritus Professor of Psychology on 18th February 2023, aged 85.