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Dates for your diary

What’s coming up

Every year you, our alumni, keep the University community alive by connecting with each other and with the next generation. Read on to find out what’s happening on campus and beyond in the next twelve months.

BRIGHT MINDS

Where: online  |  When: year-round events 
Now in its third year, Bright Minds gives PhD students the opportunity to present their cutting-edge research to you, our global alumni audience, in a virtual TED Talk style event – available on the UoS Player. Take a look at previous Bright Minds sessions.

HERITAGE CIRCLE LUNCH 

Where: Firth Hall, Sheffield  |  When: 3rd November 2023 
Interested in leaving a gift in your Will to the University? Have you already made this generous pledge? Come along to this event to see the difference you could make. Contact d.meadows@sheffield.ac.uk or call 0114 222 1073.

THE BIG WALK 2024

Where: The Peak District | When: Friday 28 June 2024
Yes, you read it correctly – The Big Walk is back! This is your chance to experience the best of the Peak District with the comradery of the University community, all whilst fundraising for groundbreaking research. Register your interest.

ANNIVERSARY REUNION LUNCH: CLASSES OF 1959, 1964 AND 1974 

Where: Firth Hall, Sheffield  |  When: 2024 (Details tbc)
You’ll receive an invitation to this special event by email in early 2024. Check we’ve got the correct email address to be sure you receive your invite here.


Volunteering opportunities

Every year, alumni volunteers give their time to support students across the University. If you’ve got a little spare time and valuable experience to share, why not volunteer at this year’s online and in-person events?

COACH CAFE

Where: online  |  When: year-round events
Coach Cafe is a programme of online networking events for alumni and students. If you have early career experience and personal insights from your sector to share, sign up here.

GLOBAL ENGINEERING CHALLENGE / ENGINEERING YOU’RE HIRED 

Where: On campus  |  When: January and February 2024
Calling engineering graduates! Take part in our flagship project weeks and support the engineers of tomorrow.


City Connections: Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences

City Connections supports students from under-represented backgrounds to develop their skills on a day-long visit to alumni businesses:

NORTHERN CITY CONNECTIONS

When: November 2023
Inspire students and share your experiences of living and working in Sheffield or the wider North. Sign up today and enhance someone’s career prospects.

LONDON CITY CONNECTIONS

When: March 2024
Are you a Social Sciences or Arts and Humanities graduate now based down in London? We need you to network with current students and give them advice on building a career in the capital, as well as help them to see the opportunities available to them as Sheffield graduates.

Learn more about alumni volunteering opportunities.

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