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 […]
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Learning to laugh: How Sheffield makes funny people
Sheffield has been called a haven for walkers, a musical powerhouse and home to some of the finest food north of London. But we’re rarely called the capital of comedy. And yet there’s definitely something about the city and the University that creates funny people. Like every creative endeavour, comedy is taken very seriously by […]
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 […]
Celebrating 30 years of Journalism at Sheffield
It was three decades ago this September that 45 students stepped through the door of Minalloy House to begin their studies in a brand new department. Established by former Observer editor Donald Trelford, Sheffield’s Department of Journalism officially opened in 1994. Hoping to find out more about life as a Sheffield journo in the mid-90s, […]
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 […]