The University has been voted University of the Year, Best Students’ Union and Best Student Life at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) 2024. Made up of around 35,000 university reviews, the Whatuni Student Choice Awards are the only awards based on student views. The awards aim to celebrate the commitment and hard work of […]
What’s new at the SU
What does liberation mean to you? In 2021, the SU’s elected Student Officer team grew to 13, with reps for Postgrads, Mature Students, Women Students, LGBT+ Students, BAME Students, and Disabled Students. This year, the whole team has worked to grow the Liberation Month programme – focusing on issues important to these groups and launching […]
Campus update
From breaking ground on a new £80 million research facility to introducing state-of-the-art equipment and workshops for students across all faculties, it’s been another busy year for our estates teams. Click here for the latest news on all current estates projects
University renews global connections
In 2023 Sheffield’s International Team embarked on a global journey for the first time since the pandemic. They covered thousands of miles, renewing connections with alumni and fostering strategic partnerships. We take a brief look at their progress with partners across India, China and the United States. First stop, India Accompanied by the Vice-Chancellor, the […]
Sheffield best for real-world engagement
According to the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework, Sheffield is in the top 20% of universities for working with businesses, developing IP and commercialising research. Published in September 2023 by Research England, KEF shows how we work with partners from all sectors on their biggest challenges, as well as major issues facing society, such as […]
Historic flight powered by sustainable fuel
On 28th November 2023, the first ever transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) took off, with the help of engineers from the University of Sheffield – marking a significant step on the path to decarbonising the aviation industry. The flight follows more than a year of collaboration between a Virgin Atlantic-led consortium that […]