Sheffield has been named a ‘University of Sanctuary’ because of its support for displaced people. Alongside our Sanctuary Scholarships, we are also now part of a national network of universities in the UK committed to helping students and scholars fleeing war, persecution and disasters to continue their studies in a safe and stable environment.
Celebrating 100 years since insulin trial
It’s been a century since the Medical Research Council selected the University to take part in the UK’s first clinical trials of insulin. In 1923, Sheffield industrialist and philanthropist Sir Stuart Goodwin became the first person with Type 1 Diabetes to be treated successfully with insulin. Before the trial, there was no treatment for diabetes. […]
My Sheffield: Lee Child
Lee studied Law at the University of Sheffield, though he never intended to become a lawyer – learning instead for the sheer joy of it. In much the same way, he created the character Jack Reacher for himself after an acrimonious split from TV company Granada in the 90s. Little did he know his books […]
Treating the untreatable: Why neuroscience needs SITraN to grow
It’s 14 years since Professor Dame Pamela Shaw’s vision for a translational research centre became a reality. The idea – to bring together world-leading scientists and clinicians to prevent and treat devastating neurodegenerative diseases – has had a greater, more wide-ranging impact than perhaps anyone thought possible. We spoke to SITraN Director Professor Shaw about […]
Made Together: The year of unlocking potential
In South Yorkshire, pushing the boundaries is very much a collective endeavour. During 2023, the University of Sheffield and its partners worked hard to cultivate a healthier, greener, more innovative and culturally vibrant region. Here’s a snapshot of how the Made Together programme is now supporting the transformation of the region. The South Yorkshire Investment […]
AMRC Training Centre: New blood keeps industry alive
It’s been a decade since the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre opened its doors. That’s ten years of unforgettable industry experience for 1,700 students. And fresh talent for more than 400 businesses. To mark the occasion we asked tutors, apprentices and employers past and present what the centre has meant to them. Inspiring the […]