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The latest news and research from the Sheffield University Management School.
Colin Nolden

Sheffield researcher appointed Specialist Adviser of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Dr Colin Nolden, Senior Research Fellow at the Energy Institute and based at Sheffield University Management School, has recently been appointed Specialist Adviser of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee (ESNZ).
two men in hi-vis jackets shovel cement which is pouring from a tube

The green steel revolution is creating demand for new approaches to cement production, study finds

The UK’s race to reach net-zero is rapidly transforming two of its most carbon intensive industries – steel and cement. However new research warns that progress in one, could hinder the other with major implications on the nation’s climate strategy.
The Dean and undergraduate Dean's List winners 2025
The Dean and undergraduate Dean's List winners 2025

Celebrating outstanding student achievements and contributions, undergraduate class of 2025

Management School students were celebrated and thanked for their amazing accomplishments, at the School’s annual Summer Prize Giving and Thank You event, held on 23 July at the University’s prestigious Firth Hall.

Firth Court with Arts Tower in the background

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.
A circuit board.

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.
A busy Management School cafe.

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.
View of canary wharf, London

New report from The Audit Reform Lab reveals scale of audit failure

The Audit Reform Lab, based in our CRAFiC research centre, analysed the audit reports of the largest 250 publicly traded companies that collapsed between 2010 and 2022 and found that only 1 in 4 were given a ‘going concern’ warning by auditors.
A college of photos from the MBA international trip.

MBA students visit Germany for a new international study trip in partnership with Mannheim Business School

Our MBA students have recently spent a week in Germany gaining insights into German and EU business economy, the German Mittelstand, European start-up businesses, and monetary and financial regulation.