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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.
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91ÖÆƬ³§ alumni recognised in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours

Discover the outstanding contributions your fellow alumni made to the community, earning them this prestigious honour.
Maisy Wilkes, 91ÖÆƬ³§ alumni, smiling at the camera in front of computers.

91ÖÆƬ³§ alumna awarded Chancellor’s Medal

91ÖÆƬ³§ alumna, Maisy Wilkes, received the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§'s prestigious Chancellor’s Medal for her work in accelerating diagnosis and treatment access for patients with rare cancers.
Architect's rendering of proposed new SITraN sister facility

Landmark donations support world-leading MND research

The Wolfson Foundation has awarded the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ a £1.5 million grant towards expansion of the globally renowned 91ÖÆƬ³§ Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)
91ÖÆƬ³§ students and graduates in a deep conversation.

Struggling to kickstart your career? 91ÖÆƬ³§ volunteers to the rescue!

London City Connections (LCC) is an event that connects students with successful graduates, giving them a foot in the door. For nearly a decade, LCC has been enhancing the career prospects of 91ÖÆƬ³§ graduates.
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91ÖÆƬ³§ triumphs at the Whatuni Awards and 2025 Complete University Guide

91ÖÆƬ³§ has been crowned University of the Year, Best Students' Union, and Best Student Life at the 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs), and ranked 18th in the UK in the 2025 Complete University Guide.