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Independent thinking. Shared ambition.
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Independent thinking. Shared ambition.

At the heart of our University lies a simple yet powerful idea:

Independent thinking. Shared ambition. It reflects who we are and what we stand for – a world top 100 university where independent thinkers come together in pursuit of a shared ambition.

Shared ambitions

Professor Ash Tiwari shows students a machine

Powering a net-zero future

Addressing the global climate crisis and supporting the UK's transition to Net Zero.
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Life-changing medical breakthroughs

Harnessing advances in neuroscience to improve the lives of patients and their families.
Student Dan in purple hue

Future-ready quality graduates

Supporting organisations with top student and graduate talent

Our vision and impact

Our vision

Turning our ambitions into reality starts with a plan. Discover where we are and where we want to be.

Our vision and strategic plan

Our  impact

We help change the world for the better and make a positive, meaningful difference to society.

At Sheffield, we make an impact

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