Faculty of Social Sciences | The University of Sheffield

Politics graduate, Joe Twyman, pictured in front of a YouGov banner.

I knew Sheffield was where I wanted to go

Joe Twyman Politics BA, class of 1998

"Be prepared, be different and be resilient, but more importantly: do it all."

My confidence in building contacts and my understanding of a good news story are grounded in my time at Sheffield

Jessica Murray Journalism MA

Rising star Jessica Murray received a Scott Trust bursary enabling her to study for our MA Journalism degree. After graduating in 2019 she joined The Guardian, where her stories have already led the front page.

The research was no longer seen as a painstaking task, it became a therapeutic journey that served as an escape from my health challenges

Tamara Taylor EdD Caribbean

EdD Caribbean graduate, Tamara, reflects on the tremendous challenges and the incredible support she experienced during her EdD journey.

Photograph of secondary school classroom

Geography PGDE has eclipsed all my expectations

Simon Davies Geography PGDE

PGDE Geography student, Simon, sees the high caliber of students that the course at Sheffield attracts as a major resource for his teaching development, where he benefits from the mutual support of a diverse year group who have the mindset of sharing best practice and embracing collaboration.

Where are they now? Calvin Benton

Calvin Benton BSc Economics 2017

This Economics alumnus was ahead of the curve with his online therapy business, with the events of 2020 showing how vital that support is. But he’ll also experiment, such as testing a flat salary across the company. Read on to find out what Calvin has been up to since Sheffield, and what some of his favourite memories are.