This year, we were thrilled to award honorary degrees to a range of esteemed alumni at our graduation ceremonies. Honorary degrees are awarded to those with significant national or international standing and a genuine level of distinction in their field and often beyond. January 2025 Chris Whitaker (PhD Law 2012, Hon LittD 2025). A passionate […]
Alumni honours
Here are some of your fellow alumni who were recognised for their outstanding contributions to society in New Year Honours 2025. Poppy Baroness Gustafsson CBE (BSc Mathematics 2003, Hon DSc 2022) was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her services to the Cyber Security Industry. Professor Andrew Levers OBE (PG Dip […]
Made Together: Across our City & Region
Across South Yorkshire, progress isn’t a solo effort; it’s a powerful collaboration. Throughout the past year, the University and its partners are building a healthier, greener, more innovative, and culturally vibrant region. Transforming Healthcare A powerful example of this commitment is the groundbreaking IMProVE trial, a £4.5 million initiative aimed at revolutionising prostate cancer screening […]
Michelle Webster: A lifetime of giving continues
When Michelle Webster died aged just 67 after living with cancer, she made it very clear just how much she’d appreciated her many years of expert treatment in Sheffield. Despite not being an alumna herself, the quality and impact of Michelle’s treatment moved her to leave a generous gift to the University in her Will. […]
My Sheffield: Dan Walker
It’s been 30 years since Dan Walker first arrived in Sheffield. Here he looks back at those formative years, fondly recalling his student days and the unexpected twists that shaped his path to becoming one of the UK’s most popular broadcasters. I just fell in love with Sheffield straight away. The people were amazing. I […]
A new vision for an outstanding student experience
Sheffield Students’ Union has launched an ambitious new strategy which aims to support and deliver an outstanding student experience for members. This new direction was informed by the opinions of over 3,000 students through a Student Voice Survey, alongside input from elected Officers, staff, conversations and focus groups with students, and sector-related research. Our Student […]