University of Sheffield Alumni

They're strong, innovative, inspiring, and so much more.

Tomorrow is International Women in Engineering Day, and to celebrate the incredible contributions women make to the field, we're shining a spotlight on some of your fellow Sheffield alumnae who are breaking barriers, driving innovation, and helping shape the future of engineering.

Are you also a woman in Enginnering? Let us know your story ⭐️

The Football World Cup has sparked a bit of competition… so it’s time to battle it out for your favourite Sheffield things ‼️

Welcome to Sheffield Showdown — a weekly series celebrating everything you loved most about Sheffield. From iconic university buildings to favourite night-out spots, we’ll be putting your top picks head-to-head to discover the ultimate Sheffield winner. Are you ready? ⚡🤩

🤜 🤛 First round: Sports!
Which of these did you enjoy most in Sheffield, or what reminds you most of your time here? React to your favourite and help it win the round!

You’re part of a world top 100 university! 🌍

The University of Sheffield has been ranked 82nd in the latest QS World University Rankings.

For another consecutive year, Sheffield’s students, alumni, and staff have demonstrated excellence through world-leading teaching, research, innovation, and a shared ambition to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

This achievement reflects the strength of the entire Sheffield community and the positive impact it continues to make around the world. Congratulations to everyone who has contributed to this success 🎉

From 19–21 June, Louise Rossiter will cycle from Leicester to Leeds via Sheffield in memory of her father, who was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) in January 2023 🚴

Following his diagnosis, Louise's father generously donated his brain and spinal cord to researchers at the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN), helping advance vital research into a disease that currently has no cure. Louise's incredible journey will conclude on World MND Day, Father's Day, and her 40th birthday – celebrating her father's legacy, and lasting impact.

Join us in cheering Louise on as she takes on this remarkable challenge 💜
https://champ.ly/MEbfqo02

🚴 Leicester to Leeds – Riding for MND Research Help Louise Rossiter raise money to support University of Sheffield

Walking through the parks and seeing the ducks always makes your day a little brighter ☺️

Did you know football as we know it might not exist without Sheffield? ⚽

In 1857, Sir Nathaniel Creswick and William Prest helped organise the game that led to the world’s first football club—Sheffield FC. Shortly afterwards, they went on to draft a set of rules that were later published in 1859, helping to shape the early development of the modern game.

⚽ Which football match will you never forget?

Want to visit Sheffield in Minecraft? 🎮

Experience this and so much more at Sheffield DocFest, running from today (10 June) until 15 June. The UK’s leading documentary festival brings together feature films, short films, TV, podcasts, and immersive exhibitions in an unmissable celebration of storytelling.

Get your tickets now!
https://champ.ly/nGMDMRMs

Sheffield Doc/Fest: Sheffield International Documentary Festival Sheffield DocFest is an international film and arts festival and marketplace, with a mission to spark imaginations and empower our capacity for change by celebrating, championing and debating documentary film and art as a collective form of engagement.

"Premature babies are incredibly vulnerable, and improving how we understand and treat their lung development could transform outcomes for so many families. Knowing that progress is being made in this area and that it could spare other parents some of that uncertainty is incredibly motivating and I’ll be thinking of that as I’m struggling on for the last few miles."

Sheffield alumna and mother of two, Laura, will be taking on the Big Walk this June to support research that could give countless children with respiratory conditions a better chance in life.

⭐ 🥾 Will you join us in supporting her on this incredible challenge?
https://champ.ly/q97X9QxL

Big Walk stories: Why I'm getting involved People join the Big Walk for all kinds of reasons - often deeply personal to them. Here, some of our 2026 walkers discuss their own motivations for signing up, and why they're so passionately driven to support MRI technology research at Sheffield.

You're already proud to be a Sheffield graduate but get ready to be even prouder!

The University of Sheffield has been ranked 13th in the UK in the latest Complete University Guide rankings 🎉