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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 ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®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 ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ alumni.

Miles apart, yet always connected to ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ

As an international ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ graduate, you’re never far from a fellow ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®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.
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 ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Institute of Translational Neuroscience.
Rebecca Raven smiling against the backdrop of a dimly-lit museum room

Alumni supporting students: a full-circle moment

Curator Rebecca shares an insight into her experiences on the City Connections programme, both as a former student participant and now as an alumni volunteer.
Professor Alison Condliffe looking at the camera with a slight smile.

Shaping new paths for disadvantaged students through the gift of education

Professor Alison Condliffe dedicated nearly a decade to the University, where she witnessed the care and commitment shown to its students. Now, she is leaving a kind gift in memory of her parents to support disadvantaged talented medical students.
Chris Whitaker during his honorary degree acceptance speech

Alumnus Dr Chris Whitaker receives 2025 honorary degree

ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ graduate Dr Chris Whitaker, Head of Disability at Sport England, kicked off his 2025 in style earlier this month - by being awarded an honorary degree in the city that continues to mean so much to him.
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Congratulations to alumni recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours

Discover the remarkable achievements of fellow ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ alumni that earned them one of the highest recognitions.
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New insights into the Old Bailey

Alumni support helps secure an illustrious global prize for a major ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ-based digital legal history project. Welcome to the New Old Bailey Online.