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Raise a glass: the "Big Walk Beer" is back!

Lace up your boots and ready your palate, the Big Walk Beer has officially returned for 2026!

Four smiling people, the winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards

Sheffield alumni recognised in global Study UK Alumni Awards

Eleven University of Sheffield Alumni have been recognised and celebrated for their exceptional contributions in business, science and sustainability, culture, sports, and social action.

Three images of a woman painting, the entrance to the community hub, and a sign that says all students get 5 free food items each week

Student Community Hub supports 720 students in first month

A new Community Hub at the University of Sheffield Students’ Union has supported 720 students in its first month, highlighting the growing need for accessible, stigma-free food support on campus.
A young girl smiling, and a separate photo of a woman holding a newborn with a breathing tube

Every breath matters: transforming lung care for children

For children like Zoe and Tamlin, every breath came with uncertainty. Now, ground-breaking lung imaging research at Sheffield is helping doctors see what was once invisible, giving children a better chance to thrive.
microscope image of MRSA bacteria

Scientists make breakthrough in understanding how penicillin works

The mechanism which allows β-lactam antibiotics, including penicillin, to kill MRSA has been revealed for the first time.

GTIMC Spades in the ground event October 2021

Construction begins on new multi-million gene therapy innovation centre

A groundbreaking event has been held to mark the start of construction work for a new gene therapy innovation centre, which is set to advance scientific discoveries and promising treatment options for many life-threatening diseases.
A grid of headshots featuring all the speakers from the Boardroom 2021

The Boardroom 2021 - Speaker Talks

The Boardroom saw masterclasses delivered by leading Sheffield alumni from a variety of backgrounds and based all around the world, to new graduates of the University to help them on their career journey. Watch the talks here.
Professor Sir Paul Bramley

Professor’s final wishes honoured

It’s not just alumni who feel a strong connection to Sheffield; many former staff do too. Professor Sir Paul Bramley (Hon MD 1994) was one of them.
Kara Owen

Getting to know Kara Justine Owen, the British High Commissioner to Singapore

After graduating with a BA in History from the University of Sheffield, Cumbria-born Kara Owen came one step closer to building her destined career in international diplomacy despite her initial fears of not fitting in.