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University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship winner Taofeekat Adigun stood between two stand-up banners at an academic conference.

My journey as a fully funded student at the University of Sheffield has been a transformative experience

Taofeekat Adigun University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship 2023

Taofeekat was awarded the University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship in 2023 and studied MPH (Masters in Public Health) International Development across the University's School of Geography and Planning, and School of Medicine and Population Health.

Michael Duffy Jr. stood in front of the Management School sign.

I was impressed by the diverse research groups within the Management School

Michael Duffy Jr. Sheffield University Management School

Michael Duffy Jr. reflects on his experience as a PhD researcher within Sheffield University Management School's vibrant research community, and in the city of Sheffield as a whole.

They were really genuine about helping mature students get back into education.

Lloyd Wright Politics and Modern Languages BA

Lloyd Wright joined the University of Sheffield as a mature student. After previously working as a chef in Australia, he came back to the UK to study Politics and Modern Languages with a Foundation Year. Since graduating, he has been accepted onto a masters course in Creative Writing which will begin in 2024.

Small studio, big dream - Establishing a Photography Studio in Sheffield

Jimmy Wong and Amus Tse Local Business Industry

Sheffield Alumni, Jimmy Wong and Amus Tse have crafted their creative talents into a successful business in the heart of the city. The duo are chasing their photography dream by providing professional photography services to customers. Find out how it all started.

Case study: Emily Coupland and Dubit

Emily Coupland Data Analytics and Society Centre for Doctoral Training partnership

Hear from Emily Coupland and Dylan Yamada Rice from Dubit on their participation in Data Analytics and Society Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) partnership

Atefeh Afsari standing in the Management School wearing a blue floral shirt.

The quality of the research with a focus on sustainability and real-world impact appealed to me

Atefeh Afsari PhD researcher

Atefeh reflects on her PhD experience so far, what it's like to live and study in Sheffield and how she transitioned from development studies to management studies.

Rachael Green holding a Best paper award certificate.

I relish learning new skills and have a deep passion for research

Rachael Green PhD researcher

Rachael discusses how she balances studying for a PhD part-time and working part-time, as well as family life. Through her studies, Rachael is harnessing her passion for research within employment and disability related fields.

The prospect of conducting impactful research that can bring about positive change in society was appealing to me

Aishwarya Verma PhD researcher

Aishwarya, a PhD candidate at the Management School, shares how she hopes to pursue a career in academia, combining teaching and impactful research.

Student Ollie Thompson stood on a street in Copenhagen in the evening

The opportunity to live in a different country is not something that happens every day, so it's worth taking the leap.

Ollie Thompson LLB Law with a Year Abroad

Ollie made friends from all over the world when he spent a year studying at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark.

Sheffield Study Abroad student Emily Kitamura pictured in Japan

I was challenged in many ways but I can see a difference in myself and how much I have grown in the past year.

Emily Kitamura LLB Law with a Year Abroad

Emily spent a year studying at Chuo University in Tokyo, Japan, as part of her Law degree.

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