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A close-up of Eric Pattison's face in black and white.

Alumnus Eric Pattison’s legacy gift to fund new digital scholarship and learning suite at Western Bank Library

Eric Pattison, an alumnus of the School of English, left an extraordinarily generous gift to the University in his Will which will transform library resources for all.

Nina arranging Peter Tinniswood’s radio play scripts
Nina arranging Peter Tinniswood’s radio play scripts

Students in the archives

This year, SCHA hosted several student work placements which consisted of a variety of projects. Read on to hear more about what they got up to…
PBJ flyer

New Exhibition: Peter Blundell-Jones: Architecture, Landscape and the City

Western Bank Library 21 July – 14 December 2025. The exhibition looks at Peter's architectural journey through his writings, research and practice. Also offers the rare chance to see the amazing, detailed model of Sheffield city centre in 1900.

Diana Springall 2025

Artist Diana Springall awarded Honorary Degree

Embroiderer and artist Diana Springall has been awarded a Doctor of Letters for her contribution to the arts.

Reading for diversity

Representing the Underrepresented with #ReadingForDiversity
Embedding information

Embedding information & digital literacy in the programme – and the Virtual Learning Environment