Dates for your diary
What’s coming up
Your worldwide University community reunites every year at events, online and in person. Read on to see what’s coming up on campus and beyond, over the next twelve months.
BRIGHT MINDS
Where: online | When: year-round events
This webinar series offers an insight into current PhD and early career research. Catch up on past events on the UoS Player and keep an eye on our webpages for upcoming webinars.
HERITAGE CIRCLE LUNCH
Where: Firth Hall, Sheffield | When: 8th November 2024
If you’re thinking of leaving a donation in your Will, or have already pledged, come along to this event to see the difference you could make. Contact d.meadows@sheffield.ac.uk or call 0114 222
ANNIVERSARY REUNION LUNCH: CLASSES OF 1959, 1964 AND 1974
Where: Firth Hall, Sheffield | When: 12th September 2024
Celebrate with other alumni marking 65, 60 and 50 years since graduation. Contact alumni@sheffield.ac.uk for more information.
HOUSE OF LORDS ALUMNI RECEPTION
Where: The House of Lords, London | When: May 2025
Join us for an evening of networking, drinks and canapés on the banks of the River Thames. This event is open to all alumni, but we use a ballot system to ensure fair ticketing as the event is extremely popular. Look out for further details coming soon.
Keep an eye on our webpage for individual department reunions and other events coming up in 2025.
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 2025
Calling engineering graduates! Take part in our flagship project weeks and support the engineers of tomorrow.
eMENTORING
When: Autumn 2024 (October to December) and Spring 2025 (February to April)
Share your insights and experiences online, over email, phone or video call and help students explore the world of work and life after university. Find out more and register your interest here
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Our global alumni network is made up of over 330,000 alumni in 205 countries. Connect with fellow alumni and find out more about our upcoming events here.
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 2024
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: Spring 2025
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.
