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University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

The University of Sheffield has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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Researchers, trade unionists, politicians and policy experts come together to reflect on Centre for Decent Work research

The Centre for Decent Work co-hosted a workshop on the theme 'Work, Employment and Trade Union Organisation in the UK Parcel Delivery Sector: The Challenges for Workplace Regulation'.

Dr Abi O'Connor.

Dr Abi O’Connor joins CRAFiC through the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship scheme

Abi O’Connor will join Sheffield University Management School’s Centre for Research into Accounting and Finance in Context to research a project titled ‘Following urban assetisation: a comparative theory of local state restructuring’.
Maria speaking at the TEDx event.

Management School and Economics dual student awarded the Chancellor’s Medal

Congratulations to Maria Jose Gordillo, BA Business Management and Economics with Placement Year student, on receiving the Chancellor’s Medal 2025!
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Fight Sleep Procrastination

Do you struggle to get to sleep? Dr Ciara Kelly says scheduling in a little more 'me time' can help. "Busy schedules are often at the root of revenge bedtime procrastination."

| Published by Valet
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Lorry-driver shortages: how retailers are starting to move more goods by train

Dr Erica Ballantyne and Graeme Heron discuss how rail can reduce the reliance on lorries and make moving freight in the UK more environmentally friendly, helping the UK to reach net-zero emission target faster.

| The Conversation
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Too big to jail: why the crackdowns on dodgy finance have been so ineffective

Emeritus Professor Prem Sikka calls for more to be done to hold the world's political and financial elite to account in regards to tax avoidance in the wake of the Pandora Papers.

| The Guardian
Andrea Ward, Management School

Andrea Ward joins Wharton-QS Reimagine Education Awards 2021 judging panel

Andrea Ward, Senior University Teacher in People Development, Leadership and Change, will be part of the judging panel for the 2021 Wharton-QS Reimagine Education Awards.
Professor Carole Elliott BAM fellowship

Congratulations to Professor Carole Elliott on her election to the British Academy of Management College of Fellows

Sheffield academic elected to the British Academy of Management College of Fellows.