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A wide-angle shot of a large gathering of walkers at the start of the Big Walk 2025, holding up a Big Walk banner

Smiles for miles at the Big Walk 2025 - well done to everyone involved!

The famed ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ community fundraising event was a huge success once again. Over 400 walkers and volunteers covered thousands of miles between them, supporting life-changing neurological disease research at the University.
People walking down the street of red brick and modern buildings

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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ alumni.

Miles apart, yet always connected to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

As an international ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ graduate, you’re never far from a fellow ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵer. 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.
Student Fundraiser expecting calls

Thank you for speaking to us!

You have been so generous with your time and hearts. And thanks to the generosity of alumni like you, the student call team has raised over £24,000 for disadvantaged students at your university.
¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Alumni and students networking

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.
Arthur and Mary Hogg smiling at the camera

Remembering Arthur and Mary Hogg: Supporting the next generation of PhD students to forge a future

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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.

Stephen at the entrance Gank Hole Vein above Carters Mill in Lathkilldale

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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s groundbreaking research into Parkinson’s Disease.

Help name the most sustainable building on University campus

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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.