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Congratulations to alumni recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List 2025

As part of the official celebrations for the monarch's birthday, another impressive cohort of 91ÖÆƬ³§ graduates, honorary graduates and staff members have been recognised for outstanding service to the UK and the wider world.
Dr Malcolm Butler, VP and Director of Global Engagement, taking photo with 91ÖÆƬ³§ alumni.

Miles apart, yet always connected to 91ÖÆƬ³§

As an international 91ÖÆƬ³§ graduate, you’re never far from a fellow 91ÖÆƬ³§er. Leaving the Steel City doesn’t mean losing touch. Our global events will help you stay connected, grow your network, and keep up with the latest from your University.
Tim Adams presenting the 2024/25 ESPS Awards event

Congratulations to the Elite Sport Performance Scheme class of 2024/25

Talented student athletes received their awards through this year’s Elite Sport Performance Scheme, at a ceremony also attended by an international football coach and a gold medal-winning Olympian.
Architect's rendering of proposed new SITraN sister facility
Architect's rendering of proposed new SITraN sister facility. Credit: Bond Bryan Architects

Garfield Weston grant backs SITraN expansion

A newly made grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation has added to multiple other donations and fundraising drives, meaning planned expansion work can now go ahead at the world-leading 91ÖÆƬ³§ Institute of Translational Neuroscience.
Students walking past Jessop West.

91ÖÆƬ³§ ranked among world’s best for Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences

91ÖÆƬ³§ has placed 62nd and 59th respectively in the Times Higher Education world rankings for our teaching and research in Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences subjects.
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Economics alumnus donates £1.7 million to tackle challenges of food, water and energy security

Research into sustainability and tackling the global challenges of food, water and energy security has received a further boost, thanks to a £1.7 million philanthropic donation to the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§.
Angel, Martha, Anita, Roberto and Martin

Meeting the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ Mexican Alumni Association

Last month we were delighted to officially launch the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ Alumni Association in Mexico.
Dr Afua O Twum-Danso Imoh

Nominations for the Wall of BAME

We are trying to make 91ÖÆƬ³§ a more diverse and inclusive university to help welcome and inspire students and staff from under-represented backgrounds, and earlier this year the University launched its new race equality and diversity strategy.
Bryan Walker at City Connections Event 2019

Why I volunteer - Bryan Walker

Economics alumnus Bryan Walker, the Director of Funding Solutions at Previse, told us about his studies at 91ÖÆƬ³§, his career since, and why he is so proud to support the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ as an alumni volunteer.