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10 October 2023

Tribute to exceptional scientist Kirsty Smitten

An “exceptional” young scientist who studied in the Department of Chemistry before co-founding a spinout company developing a new class of antibiotics, has died of a rare form of heart cancer aged just 29.

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10 September 2023

University of Sheffield awarded University of the Year for Student Experience

The University of Sheffield has been named Daily Mail University of the Year for Student Experience 2024.

11 August 2023

University of Sheffield top in the Russell Group in National Student Survey

The University of Sheffield has been placed top in the Russell Group, according to the latest National Student Survey published this week (10 August 2023).

Bujcyball 2023 — The annual Buckyball workshop welcomed year seven pupils from the city.

21 June 2023

School pupils take part in Chemistry workshop in memory of Sheffield Nobel Prize winner

Secondary school pupils from the city learnt about Nobel Prize winner Sir Harry Kroto and his groundbreaking work at an interactive science workshop at the University of Sheffield.

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Dr Joanna Buckley with students on a Taster Day.

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Learning about chemistry starts well before university. We run activities to support learning in schools and colleges for students in years 12-13, ranging from lab classes and analytical workshops to careers advice.

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