Tan Thonskulprasert undertook her placement at Savills

I got to develop my interpersonal skills a lot during this placement - it really put into perspective the ‘social’ aspect of planning

Tan Thonskulprasert MPlan

MPlan student, Tan, discusses her work placement experience with Savills.

MGT - PhD alumna Dr Shweta Sharma

Be open to change. Your first job won't be your last job. So take every opportunity as a learning experience.

Shweta Sharma PhD Management

Gaining her PhD in 2023, Dr Shweta Sharma is a Lecturer in Planning at Sheffield Hallam University.

Steph Cotton (BA Economics)

Steph Cotton (BA Economics)

Steph Cotton BA Economics

Steph Cotton graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2013 with a BA in Economics. She is now working as a senior manager at a firm of chartered accountants.

Lucas is currently studying MSc Urban and Regional Planning

The course has been great for me in establishing my knowledge base around planning theory and practical knowledge.

Lucas George MSc Urban & Regional Planning

Current MSc Urban and Regional Planning international student, Lucas - reflects on what he enjoys most about the course, how its given him the skills to succeed after he graduates and offers some helpful tips for new students.

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Innovating the Research Funding and Publishing Industry - Open Research Shop Gears Up for Launch

Ben Pinder UoS Alumni

University of Sheffield alumni, Ben Pinder, is revolutionising the way research funding, publishing and access are handled. Learn more about his new company, Open Research Shop, and the commitment involved setting up a new venture.

Management alumna Fiona Spence MBA 1992

When you master your thinking, you can beat fear. You can take action and make big changes in your life.

Fiona Spence Sheffield MBA

Fiona graduated with a Sheffield MBA in 1992 and is a Master Mindset Coach based in Australia.

Sameer Zama Khan wearing graduating robes.

I aspire to leave a lasting legacy that contributes to a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future for generations to come

Sameer Zama Khan The Sheffield MBA

Sameer Zama Khan completed The Sheffield MBA in 2023, after moving to Sheffield from India. He has now started working as the Strategic Marketing Manager at Airbag Disposal UK, part of Vantage Waste Solutions.

Business owner sat in front of computer for Homei

From Messy Flat to Genius App: Student Creates HOMEi to End Shared Living Struggles

James Dudson Emerge: Be enterprising member

Emerge community member, James, shares his story about setting up a new business. Read more about the challenges and support required to get a start-up off the ground.

Chris Watkins - MSc Real Estate Alumna

Although I am only a few months into my role here I am already starting to utilise many of the skills picked up during my time at Sheffield.

Chris Watkins MSc Real Estate

MSc Real Estate graduate Chris now works as a Graduate Commercial Surveyor for Roche Chartered Surveyors in Norwich, in this interview he reflects on how he is using the skills he learnt on the course in his new role and offers advice for anyone looking to start a career in the property sector.

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Being awarded the scholarship feels like an acknowledgement of the effort and the sacrifices I’ve made

Emmanouil Hadjicharalambous Undergraduate scholarship winner

Emmanouil is currently in his first year studying LLB Law.

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