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Celebrating the success of our 2025 graduate prize winners

The School of Economics has been celebrating our 2025 cohort of graduates, highlighting their brilliant achievements in an annual prize-giving ceremony.
Maria Jose Gordillo Chiriboga stands in front of a purple backdrop with the University of Sheffield's logo holding the Chancellor's Medal.
Maria Jose Gordillo Chiriboga, winner of the Chancellor's Medal 2025.

Inspiring international student awarded prestigious Chancellor’s Medal

An inspiring international student has been awarded the prestigious Chancellor’s Medal from the University of Sheffield for her exceptional work in leadership, championing inclusivity, and driving global sustainability.
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Dr Emily Whitehouse gives LPM Conference keynote address

Dr Emily Whitehouse gave an Economic keynote address to the packed auditorium at the Legal Practice Management (LPM) Conference 2025.
Dr Hanan Naser receiving her award

Academic Excellence award to Economics alumnus

Congratulations to Economics alumnus, Dr Hanan Naser on receiving the Academic Excellence Award at The Powerlist Awards Middle East 2025.
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New project aiming to tackle wage disparities in the UK

A collaboration alongside Aston University and the Resolution Foundation will explore regional productivity and wage gaps. 
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Welcoming our summer placement students back

Welcoming back our students from summer placement, we catch up with them about their experience.
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Excellent results for the School of Economics in the National Student Survey 2024

The National Student Survey (NSS) 2024 results were published recently with glowing results for the School of Economics.

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Anita Ratcliffe

With deep sadness and regret, we have to report that our much loved colleague and friend, Dr Anita Ratcliffe, has recently died.
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New Initiative to Develop a Standardised Skills Classification for the UK

A collaborative effort led by the University of Sheffield and the Warwick Institute for Employment Research is underway to create a standardised skills classification for the UK workforce.