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Graham and Brenda Siddall with SITraN and UW Neuroscience staff

Transformational gift launches international partnership to accelerate motor neuron disease research

A landmark philanthropic gift from Dr Graham and Mrs Brenda Siddall will strengthen the existing partnership between the University of Sheffield and the University of Washington.
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Sheffield Propulsion Lab to power the next generation of aerospace innovation

A new rocket propulsion testing facility will place the University of Sheffield and the North of England at the forefront of propulsion research and innovation.
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Alumna Ann Cairns

"It feels like coming home": A conversation with Benefactors Award winner Dr Ann Cairns

Today, as hundreds of graduates celebrate their achievements at the Octagon, the University is incredibly proud to present the Benefactors Award to alumna and honorary graduate Dr Ann Cairns (BSc Mathematics 1978, HonLittD 2018) and her husband, Jim.
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Geoff Garnett awarded Honorary Degree in recognition of global health leadership

The University of Sheffield has awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Medicine to alumnus Geoff Garnett, recognising his outstanding contribution to global health.
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Alumni and staff recognised in the 2023 New Year Honours

We are proud to share the alumni and staff from the University whose achievements and contributions have been recognised in the 2023 New Year Honours.
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Thank you for speaking to us!

You have been so generous with your time and hearts. And thanks to the generosity of alumni like you, the student call team has raised over £24,000 for disadvantaged students at your university.
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Alumni Volunteering: Starting the year strong!

Last year, over 1,500 alumni volunteers participated in a variety of events and opportunities, giving 18,351 hours of their time and benefitting more than 8,000 students.
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Remembering Arthur and Mary Hogg: Supporting the next generation of PhD students to forge a future

Sheffield was a special place for Arthur and Mary Hogg. Now their memories are being celebrated with a gift to support PhD students in the Department of Physics and the Parkinson’s Disease research team.

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Stephen John Thompson - A lifetime dedicated to volunteering and adventure

Stephen John Thompson’s lifetime was shaped by his dedication to chemical research and a love for the outdoors. In his Will, he left a gift that will support the University of Sheffield’s groundbreaking research into Parkinson’s Disease.