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14th in the UK and 82nd in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027

Our institutional rankings

University of the Year for Student Experience

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

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1st in the Russell Group

National Student Survey (NSS) 2025, based on aggregate responses

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Research

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Bridging the green gap for aviation and heavy industry

Our researchers are safeguarding the future of flight and heavy industry by testing sustainable fuels at pilot-scale. Find out how we're bridging the gap between lab research and commercial use.

From ground testing to the skies

Research that changes lives

Our centres of excellence are taking an interdisciplinary approach to the biggest challenges facing the planet.

Our impact

Our researchers are making life-changing discoveries and solving problems that have a global impact.

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News

The University of Sheffield's Students' Union

University of Sheffield's Students' Union ranked best in the Russell Group in National Student Survey

The University of Sheffield has been recognised for the strength of its student experience in the latest National Student Survey (NSS), with its Students' Union ranked the best in the Russell Group.

8 July 2026

The COMPASS building seen from the air — The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has opened a new facility that is set to give the UK next-generation aerospace manufacturing capabilities.

Investing in the future of aerospace production: Landmark R&D facility to boost UK aircraft manufacturing

A major R&D facility that will give the UK next-generation aerospace manufacturing capabilities - accelerating production times and using advanced materials to make aircraft lighter - has officially opened in South Yorkshire.

16 July 2026

Dark matter could resonate through a hidden fifth dimension, new theory proposes

The mysterious substance that binds galaxies together could naturally be ‘in tune’ with a hidden fifth dimension, according to a new University of Sheffield theory aiming to shed light on one of science’s biggest enigmas: dark matter.

13 July 2026

A peregrine falcon chick at the University of Sheffield — Peregrine Falcon Chick

From rooftop rescues to new homes for swifts: how University of Sheffield is helping wildlife thrive

From rooftop peregrine rescues to new swift nesting boxes, the University of Sheffield is bringing staff, students and local wildlife experts together to help birds thrive, boosting urban biodiversity and creating a more nature-positive campus.

26 June 2026

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