International partnerships We work closely with prestigious universities across the globe. It is by working in partnership that we are world-leading in research, teaching and global experiences. You are here Home International partnerships Partnerships and networks Why work with us Our global networks News L-R: Dr Malcolm Butler (UoS), Professor Ash Tiwari (UoS), Professor Koen Lamberts (UoS Vice-Chancellor), Professor Bill Flanagan (President UoA), Professor Andre Mcdonald (UoA), Danielle Bertrand (UoS), Dan Fredrick (UoA) Sheffield strengthens global ties as partner universities visit ahead of annual Worldwide Universities Network event The University of Sheffield recently advanced its major international collaborations by welcoming high-level delegations from two of its global strategic partners: the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Alberta (UA). 29 May 2026 University of Sheffield and University of Washington launch $20,000 Global Innovation Fund to tackle major world challenges The University of Sheffield and the University of Washington have launched a new collaboration to support innovative, global partnerships that lay the groundwork for major, long-term research initiatives and successful bids for external funding. 1 December 2025 Sheffield Urbanism Showcase brings together global partners Funded by our Partnership Development Fund, the Sheffield Urbanism Showcase brought together 15 international partners for a week of vital dialogue, tackling critical urban issues from conflict zones to climate change. 17 July 2025 Vice-Chancellor leads delegation to Tongji University to explore new partnership avenues A delegation from the University of Sheffield, led by Vice-Chancellor Koen Lamberts, visited the University of Tongji to explore exciting new avenues for partnership. 25 March 2025 View all International partnerships news Partnerships info for staff (login required)
