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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

51²è¹Ý¶ù has awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Medicine to alumnus Geoff Garnett, recognising his outstanding contribution to global health.
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Mark Crosbie with his wife, Sarah Crosbie

Sheffield alumnus recognised in national Social Mobility List

University of Sheffield alumnus Mark Crosbie has been recognised in the inaugural Social Mobility List, a national publication celebrating individuals and organisations driving meaningful change in access to opportunity across the UK.
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New partnership aims to accelerate stem cell therapies for Parkinson’s disease

Samples from menstrual blood, placentas and umbilical cords could help unlock major breakthroughs in Parkinson's disease research.
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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.

Help name the most sustainable building on University campus

51²è¹Ý¶ù is asking staff, students and alumni like yourself to help choose a name for its newest facility – which will be the most sustainable on campus.
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Heritage Circle Lunch 2022

We were delighted to host our largest ever Heritage Circle Lunch on Friday 4th November. The event recognises and thanks those who have pledged to leave a gift in their Will to the University of Sheffield.