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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.
The research team and Lord John Hendy KC.

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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Round-up: thank you alumni volunteers 2023-24

Ahead of the Alumni Volunteer of the Year Awards, we're taking a look back on some of the wonderful ways that our alumni have contributed to the School this year.

Laura Dean wearing a patterned top.

Dr Laura Dean is voted in as the next President of the British Psychological Society

Laura will take on the role of President-Elect, becoming a member of the board of the trustees for the BPS, before taking over as President in 2026 where she will be an ambassador for the BPS and psychology more generally.
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University of Sheffield to partner with other universities to form the Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub

Professor Lenny Koh, Cross Cutting Chief, Strategic Futures on Resource Sustainability, is the Sheffield lead for the new EPSRC manufacturing hubs.
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Sheffield University Management School hosts their fourth annual Doctoral Conference

After a four year hiatus, we were pleased to host our fourth annual Doctoral Conference, celebrating the work of our Postgraduate Research community.
Professor Toby Warr.

Obituary: Emeritus Professor Toby Wall (1946 - 2024)

A tribute from Emeritus Professor John Cordery & Professor Sharon Parker, Curtin University, Perth, Australia & Professor Carolyn Axtell, Sheffield University Management School, UK.