Mohi DaveMSc Human & Molecular Genetics 2023 Genetic Technologist Analyst in cancer genomics at Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. Raised in Mumbai, Mohi turned a childhood fascination with biology and genetics into a masters degree from Sheffield, kick-starting her career at one of the world’s leading cancer hospitals – The Royal Marsden in London. She’s […]
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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 […]
Empowering the next generation of female entrepreneurs
Since the industrial revolution, the people of Sheffield have been innovators. Back then, it was mostly men leading the charge. Today, female leaders are commanding boardrooms, factory floors, laboratories and governments. At Sheffield, staff, students and alumni of all genders are working to support rising female innovators and breaking down barriers to success. There was […]
The Power of a Scholarship: How alumni support is transforming lives
For many, the path to university is a well-trodden one, with a clear trajectory from school to higher education. But for Daniel Lee Fielding, a first-year history student at the University of Sheffield, the journey has been anything but conventional. The youngest of six siblings and with family caring responsibilities, Daniel’s educational experience was vastly […]
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. […]