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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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Dr Mirna Jabbour publishes new book about implementing Enterprise Risk Management

Dr Mirna Jabbour’s first book, Enterprise Risk Management: Technical, Cognitive, and Social Perspectives, has been published by Routledge.
Winners of the For Women in Science Award including Dr Fatima Ezzahra Achamrah, Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management

Dr Fatima Ezzahra Achamrah receives the UNESCO- Fondation L'Oréal For Women in Science Young Talents Award

Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Dr Fatima Ezzahra Achamrah, is awarded the prestigious For Women in Science Young Talents Award for her previous and current research in the AI category.
Karen Niven and Damian Hodgson.

Professor Karen Niven and Professor Damian Hodgson take on Associate Dean roles

Following an internal recruitment process, Sheffield University Management School announces their new Associate Deans for One University and for Research and Innovation.
Stakeholders at the Question of Sport report launch event.

Dr John Wilson contributes significantly to Northern Culture All-Party Parliamentary Group report on the importance of sport for society

A new report, A Question of Sport: An inquiry into the cultural value of sport to the North, has been published.
Professor Lenny Koh

Professor Lenny Koh is recognised for Highly Cited Researcher Award

Professor Lenny Koh of Sheffield University Management School is listed as one of 2024’s most highly cited researchers by Clarivate.