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People walking down the street of red brick and modern buildings

Congratulations to alumni recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List 2025

As part of the official celebrations for the monarch's birthday, another impressive cohort of ºù«Ӱҵ graduates, honorary graduates and staff members have been recognised for outstanding service to the UK and the wider world.
Dr Malcolm Butler, VP and Director of Global Engagement, taking photo with ºù«Ӱҵ alumni.

Miles apart, yet always connected to ºù«Ӱҵ

As an international ºù«Ӱҵ graduate, you’re never far from a fellow ºù«Ӱҵer. Leaving the Steel City doesn’t mean losing touch. Our global events will help you stay connected, grow your network, and keep up with the latest from your University.
Tim Adams presenting the 2024/25 ESPS Awards event

Congratulations to the Elite Sport Performance Scheme class of 2024/25

Talented student athletes received their awards through this year’s Elite Sport Performance Scheme, at a ceremony also attended by an international football coach and a gold medal-winning Olympian.
Architect's rendering of proposed new SITraN sister facility
Architect's rendering of proposed new SITraN sister facility. Credit: Bond Bryan Architects

Garfield Weston grant backs SITraN expansion

A newly made grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation has added to multiple other donations and fundraising drives, meaning planned expansion work can now go ahead at the world-leading ºù«Ӱҵ Institute of Translational Neuroscience.
Photo of Sheena Waitkins for her news article

The Story of Sheena Waitkins

Sheena graduated from the University in 1973 with a PhD in Medical Microbiology. She kept in contact with the University and remained a loyal supporter of student scholarships. Overall, Sheena donated £150,000 to the University.
New WW1 memorial in Firth Court

New project to remember our colleagues and graduates who took part in the First World War

New information panels have been installed next to the University war memorial in Firth Court to commemorate the heroic contributions of our University community to the war effort.
Portrait of Dorothy Fleming

The Story of Dorothy Fleming

Dorothy (Dora) Fleming's story is one of arduous beginnings, leading to a lifetime dedicated to education. Passionate about helping younger generations, Dorothy continues to support the University of ºù«Ӱҵ through a gift in her Will.
Caroline in her running kit

Taking on Couch to £5K - Caroline Brooks

Caroline has been a life-long runner, but after a break due to injury she is hoping that the Couch to £5K challenge will help her get back into her running rhythm.
Fundraising for Genetic Disease Research

Taking on Couch to £5K - Annie Tapley

Annie is one of our amazing supporters who has signed up to take part in the Couch to £5K challenge. Find out more about her and why she was so inspired to get involved.