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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.
Dr Emily Whitehouse delivering her presentation in the LPM auditorium

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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Department of Economics students deliver Discover Economics session at Eckington School

Two students, Xinyue and Max, visited Eckington School to deliver a Discover Economics session.
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Jonathan Perraton

With deep sadness and regret, we have to report that our much loved colleague and friend, Dr Jonathan Perraton, has recently passed away.

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Allocating scarce global health resources

How do you compare the value of treatments for different conditions? Sheffield researchers have developed an algorithm to inform global healthcare decisions that takes account of people’s preferences for different aspects of health.
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Energy research delegation from the University of Sheffield visits the University of Cape Town, South Africa

The delegation from the University of Sheffield travelled to the University of Cape Town to develop a strategic bilateral partnership.
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Economics student completes 6 weeks summer internship at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Student Seena worked evaluating undergoing adult education programmes that will be funded by the government.