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Sheffield’s global alumni network flourishes 

This year marked an exceptional period for the University’s international outreach, with Sheffield alumni gathering for a record number of events across the globe. This expanded global footprint has fostered stronger connections with the University’s international alumni community and significantly bolstered recruitment efforts. Fostering friendships in the East  China was a particular highlight, with over […]

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Engineering students build prize-winning train

A team of Sheffield engineering students have won the 2024 Railway Challenge, a prestigious international competition run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Over the past year, the students designed and built a 10¼” gauge miniature locomotive, showcasing advanced technical, design, and business skills. Competing against global teams, Sheffield’s students were crowned overall winners — […]

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Survival rates for some bladder cancer patients improved in clinical trial

Bladder cancer is the ninth most common form of cancer in the UK, with 17,000 new cases and 5,000 deaths in England each year. However, survival rates for bladder cancer have not improved in the UK for many years.  A major clinical trial, led by the University, has revealed survival rates for patients with operable […]

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University of Sheffield announces alumnus Andy Haldane as new Chancellor

A highly respected British economist, who worked at the Bank of England between 1989 and 2021, has been announced as the new Chancellor of the University of Sheffield. Andy Haldane (BA Accounting & Financial Management and Economics 1988, Hon LittD 2018), will begin the role in November, taking over from Dame Anne Rafferty (LLB Law […]

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10 Years of Alumni Mentoring

“It’s not what you know, but who you know.“ It’s one of those phrases said so much, its true meaning feels lost behind the cliché. But if a decade of alumni and students connecting is anything to go by, the credibility of these words is hard to ignore. Here we define a decade of alumni […]

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You’re a lifetime member: Make the most of your alumni benefits

Keep learning and growing:  Postgraduate study discount  Online taster courses Free careers advice Job opportunities Library access Connect with your community: Find your local alumni group, wherever you are in the world Exclusive events, online and in-person Volunteering to inspire the next generation Enjoy Sheffield anytime you like: Discounted concert tickets Hotels, dining and marriage […]

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