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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'.

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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’.
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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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Sheffield University Management School hosts 12th International Social Innovation Research Conference (ISIRC 2020)

Over 200 attendees will virtually join us in Sheffield University Management School for the 12th International Social Innovation Research Conference (ISIRC 2020).
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Political peerage for Professor Prem Sikka

Professor Prem Sikka has been nominated for a Peerage of the United Kingdom for Life, meaning he is to become a member of the House of Lords.
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Britain might look to Germany to heal the north-south divide

Britain might look to Germany to heal the north-south divide. Research by Prof Philip McCann compared Britain with 28 other countries on geographical inequality.

| The Guardian
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How has Covid-19 impacted arts and cultural fundraisers?

A new research project involving Dr Marta Herrero and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising is seeking survey participants to better understand how Covid-19 has impacted arts and cultural fundraisers.
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Can solar panels McMagic away fast food’s dirty emissions?

Professor Jill Atkins discusses McDonald's sustainability plans.

| The Independent