Awards / achievements - University of Sheffield

Pro-Chancellor Tony Pedder awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:10:00 +0100

The University of Sheffield’s Pro-Chancellor Tony Pedder has been awarded an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2013 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. The OBE recognises Tony’s many years of commitment and outstanding service to the industry and public service, including higher education and health.

Awards recognise commitment to gender equality

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:22:00 +0100

Commitment to gender equality and career progression for women scientists at the University of Sheffield has been further reinforced with a glowing endorsement from a champion for female researchers.

University of Sheffield chosen as Centre of Excellence for Engineering and Architecture

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:18:00 +0100

The University of Sheffield’s Department of Civil Engineering and School of Architecture have been chosen by the Royal Academy of Engineering to jointly develop one of four new ‘Centres of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design’ in the UK.

Research which makes a difference recognised by new awards

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:19:00 +0100

Impact making academics from the University of Sheffield whose research has transformed the world we live in have received trophies as well as thousands of pounds of grants from a funding body for their research at a new annual awards ceremony.

Sir Trevor McDonald presents talented engineers of the future with national awards

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:30:00 +0100

Two tremendously talented engineers of the future from the University of Sheffield have been recognised with prestigious national awards.

Satisfied students rank University of Sheffield's Students' Union best in the UK

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:01:00 +0100

The University of Sheffield's Students' Union has been voted the best in the UK by the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey.

Professor named top of the class

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:16:00 +0100

An ace academic, award winning author and ornithologist from the University of Sheffield has added another feather to his cap after being named the best bioscience teacher in the UK by a prestigious professional body.

Varsity victory for University of Sheffield's sporting champions

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:16:00 +0100

Sporting students from the University of Sheffield are celebrating after being crowned Varsity champions for the first time in ten years.

Sheffield shines again in student barometer survey

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

An independent student survey has given outstanding results for the numbers of students saying that they are satisfied with services at The University of Sheffield, for the second year in a row.

Award-winning student celebrates spectacular success

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:07:00 +0000

A talented student from the University of Sheffield is celebrating after winning a national award for her innovative business skills which helped to transform a workplace.

Recognised as an inclusive place to work

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:10:00 +0000

The University of Sheffield has been recognised as a fully inclusive community to work after rising 25 places in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2013.

Childcare pioneer to receive honorary degree

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:31:00 +0000

Dame Gillian Pugh, a pioneer in childcare services and former Chief Executive of England's oldest children's charity, will receive an honorary degree from the University of Sheffield this week (Thursday 10 January-Friday 11 January 2013).

Knighthood for University of Sheffield Vice-Chancellor Professor Keith Burnett

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:02:00 +0000

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, Professor Keith Burnett, has been awarded a knighthood in the New Year's honours list for services to science and higher education.

Queen honours University Pro-Chancellor Kathryn Riddle for service to health and education

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:01:00 +0000

The Pro-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield and Chair of NHS North of England Mrs Kathryn Riddle has been awarded an OBE in the 2013 New Year's honours in recognition of her exemplary public service in higher education and health.

Jessica crowned runner up in BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:41:00 +0000

Tonight (16 December 2012) marked the perfect ending to a spectacular sporting year for University of Sheffield graduate and Olympic champion, Jessica Ennis, as she was crowned runner up in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2012.

Olympic legacy shines on through promising athletes

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:16:00 +0000

Outstanding athletes who are hoping to follow in the footsteps of the country's Olympic heroes were honoured with unique scholarships to support their sporting ambitions at the University of Sheffield last night (Wednesday 5 December 2012).

Making a big leap towards Olympic success

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:17:00 +0000

An inspirational sporting star who will be going for gold in Rio 2016 is set to be awarded a prestigious scholarship from the University of Sheffield, helping her make a leap towards Olympic success.

University of the Year award is a springboard to success

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:28:00 +0000

Not even the sky was a limit for the University of Sheffield in an amazing 12 months as Times Higher Education University of the Year – a period that saw staff and students reach Olympic feats.

Ground-breaking research into a cure for blood cancer

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:41:00 +0000

A ground-breaking treatment for blood cancer has moved a step closer thanks to pioneering research by University of Sheffield scientists.

Sheffield receives highest regional share of national university investment award

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:29:00 +0000

Business Secretary Vince Cable today (Thursday 15 November 2012) announced that the University of Sheffield will be amongst several UK universities to receive a share of a £60m investment, helping the most pioneering scientists and engineers create successful businesses from their research, improve industrial collaboration, and foster greater entrepreneurship.