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The University of Sheffield

6 months

🎉🎉🎉 @sheffieldUni just won the University of the Year award at @whatuni ! We’re speechless! Thanks again to the @sheffielduni community - from our students and staff to alumni and supporters in the city and beyond. #WUSCA

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

RAHUL WINS!!! We are all immensely proud of Rahul’s performance throughout Bake Off. From baking to make new friends to becoming the winner of Bake Off, Rahul has captured the hearts of the nation 👏 #TEAMRAHUL

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

1 year

A snippet of Rebecca Lucy Taylor’s (Self Esteem’s) speech this morning when she accepted her honorary doctorate ❤️ @SELFESTEEM___

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

4 years

Due to the current national lockdown restrictions, we will not charge rent to students who are unable to make use of their University owned or managed accommodation between 4 January and 22 February 2021.

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

4 years

Racism isn’t only an issue in the USA. We want our staff, students, alumni, partners and communities to know that #BlackLivesMatter If anyone wants to talk to us about how you are feeling about events in America and beyond then we are here to listen and support you. (1/2)

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

7 years

#FridayFact - The world-famous Brooklyn Bridge was constructed using steel forged in Sheffield. 🌉

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

Not bad @UniversityLeeds ... although we have over 10,000 trees here on the @sheffielduni campus 😉

University of Leeds

@UniversityLeeds

5 years

Our campus is home to more than 1,400 trees - roughly one to every 32 people working and studying at the University. Researchers from @Leeds_LEAF looked into the benefits the trees bring to the city.

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

2 months

@JosephineCumbo We're really glad to read this and delighted to be welcoming your son to Sheffield in September. Of course we're biased but he's made the best decision coming to us!! 🥳

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

4 years

The QS World University Rankings has placed the University of Sheffield in the top 100 universities in the world! 🎉 #QSWUR

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

3 years

Autumn has arrived at Firth Court 🍁

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

1 year

We are delighted to announce that Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, is being awarded an honorary degree today for her success in music and public championing of inclusivity and diversity!! Watch this space for more… 👀 @SELFESTEEM___

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

This might be the best thing we have ever seen. Who thinks Skipp needs an honorary dogree? 🐾

Ellen Watson

@EllenWatson95

6 years

@sheffielduni Here’s Skipp in the IC, he spends his time getting me to (and sleeping through) lectures and seminars. He loves his downtime in Weston Park! Totally reckon he should get an honorary degree...

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

BBC presenter and alumnus Dan Walker has a special congratulations to the newest members of the #shefunilife family 🎉

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

2 years

During World War II, Kathleen Roberts was working 72 hour weeks while being paid less than men doing the same job. Following her campaign to get the city’s Women of Steel recognised, Kathleen has been made an Honorary Doctor of Engineering at 100-years-old this afternoon.

100-year-old Woman of Steel awarded honorary degree

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

Great to see a majestic cameo from our beloved Arts Tower in the first #DoctorWho of the new series! 👀

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

4 years

We're thrilled to say that @SheffieldSU has been announced as the UK's best students' union! 🎉

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

10 years

BREAKING NEWS: Your prayers have been answered, we have a robe for Alan #PrayforAlan

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

2 years

We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

15 days

We were honoured to have Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, officially open the Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre (GTIMC) at @sheffielduni today. The state of the art facility marks a significant milestone in accelerating the development of life-changing

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

1 year

🔥Congrats to @sheffielduni team on their #UniversityChallenge debut last night. Through to round two and 290 points on the board! To quote presenter @amolrajan “A stellar performance...”

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

What an incredible morning! A chance meeting between Sheffielder Tony Foulds and @MrDanWalker has led to a historic #SheffieldFlypast . Congratulations to everyone involved in making this amazing moment happen #TonyGotAFlyPast . 👏👏👏

Dan Walker

@mrdanwalker

6 years

I knew Sheffield wouldn’t let us down. Wow! This is the most incredible thing I have ever been involved in. From asking Tony if he was ok... to this in 6 weeks. He’s amazing... you’re amazing... this is amazing 😢🛩 #TonyGotAFlypast #RememberTheTen #BBCbreakfast

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

8 years

Varsity CHAMPIONS!! So proud - Team #BlackandGold bringing home the trophy for the 4th consecutive year!! #SUVarsity

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

THERE IS A DUCK IN FIRTH COURT QUAD. That is all.

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

2 years

go on Kelham Island - it's been ranked the 35th coolest neighbourhood in the world - yep you read that right, the *world* (sorry crookesmoor, try again next year)

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

4 years

Weston Park looks beautiful this time of year 🍁 Show us your favourite photos of Sheffield in autumn 👇

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

Paternoster closed. Lift broken. Stairs only. #SixWordHorrorStory

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

We are really pleased that our student Francisco has been found safe and well. Thank you to everyone who shared the @syptweet appeal.

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

7 years

Campus is looking beautiful in the snow today. Do wrap up warm ❄️

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

Three years ago, Michael Gove claimed "people in this country have had enough of experts". Michael Gove was wrong. Our research has shown there is no evidence to support this. In fact, there is more desire to hear from experts than politicians 👀

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

3 years

A Crookes Valley Park sunset 😍 #shefunilife

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

Good luck to Rahul on tonight's episode of Great British Bake Off!

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

4 years

We're pleased to announce we've been ranked as 28th in the Complete University Guide 2021! 12 of our subjects have also been ranked in the top 10 in the UK! 🎉

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

4 years

We've been ranked the best University in Yorkshire and Humber, second amongst all northern universities and 13th in the Russell Group for the percentage of employed graduates who are in ‘highly skilled employment.’ Read more👇

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

7 years

Happy first day of autumn 🍂 #AutumnEquinox

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

2 years

The winter sun is shining over Sheffield🌞

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

The health and wellbeing of our students and staff is our top priority. We have no alternative option, given the current circumstances, but to temporarily suspend face-to-face teaching from Monday 16 March. (1/2)

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

2 years

A @sheffielduni study has determined Sheffield as the "home of football", sporting the oldest clubs, grounds, trophies and even many of the rules that have shaped the way football is played today. (1/11)

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

Don't worry @mrdanwalker , you were always 100% our type on paper ❤️🏝

Dan Walker

@mrdanwalker

6 years

You come on here... with your valid points... giving it the big one 👏🏻 People now seem to be assuming I am the guardian of the gates of Oxbridge. I had no hope of getting in there or on Love Island 😂 I went to @sheffielduni and loved it 😊

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

Someone's made a Tinder account for our Arts Tower. *immediately swipes right* Happy #ValentinesDay 💕

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

When seven year-old Jamie doubted his dreams of becoming a scientist, we invited him to @sheffielduni to reignite his passion for the subject.

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

8 months

Sheffield is the real ale capital of the world according to a new report! Here’s what you need to know in four graphics. #TopoftheHops

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

3 months

Amazing performance from Sheffield alumna Bryony Page today at #Paris2024 ! 👏 Well done, Bryony! 🥇

BBC Sport

@BBCSport

3 months

This was the moment we all knew it could be Bryony Page's day at #Paris2024 ... And it was! 🥇 #Olympics #BBCOlympics

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

3 years

We've been ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2022! 🎉 💯 #QSWUR

University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 in QS World Rankings

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

4 years

Thanks to @Reverend_Makers who sent us this special message and acoustic performance to share as part of today’s graduation celebrations for Sheffield’s new doctors 💙 #ShefUniGrad

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

Our scientists, in partnership with the @SheffieldHosp Virology team, have successfully sequenced their first two whole genomes of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from UK patients. Find out more here 👇

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

Rahul makes the Bake Off final! 🎉🎉 We are incredibly proud to be a part of #TeamRahul

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

Back in 1995, @MrDanWalker began his University of Sheffield journey. This Thursday, he will become an Honorary Doctorate of Letters as part of our Winter Graduation. We caught up with him to hear how studying with us helped to shape his incredible career. #ShefUniGrad 🎓

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

8 years

We've been voted the No.1 Russell Group university for student experience in the @timeshighered survey! #shefunilife

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

8 years

CONGRATULATIONS TEAM #BLACKANDGOLD ! They've done it! Presenting your Varsity CHAMPIONS for the FIFTH consecutive year! #suvarsity

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

2 years

We’ve been ranked a top 20 UK University in @thetimes Good University Guide 2023, up two places from last year. Thanks to our staff and students for making us a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

NEW STUDENTS ⚠️ If you're preparing what you need for moving to Sheffield, leave the sauces at home. Our city is the birthplace and home of Henderson's Relish. #FridayFact

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

IT'S VICTORY FOR TEAM #BLACKANDGOLD AND IT'S SIX IN A ROW IN #SHEFFIELDVARSITY !

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

8 years

Last month, budding scientist Aisha sent a great letter to our professor but forgot to give us her address. Here's what happened next...

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

4 years

Here's campus legend, all-round good guy and proprietor of John's Van, Jez to wish our graduating students all the best for the future 👇

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

We're proud to announce that @neuroshef has been awarded the #QueensAnniversaryPrize for innovation in neuroscience research that is delivering real benefits for people living with devastating neurodegenerative diseases. Read more, here:

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

So we don't want to alarm anyone but it HASN'T rained for a couple of hours now. What a day 😎

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

1 year

“Every time I wasn’t quiet just to keep the peace. Every time I said no, when I really meant no. Every time I didn’t let a sound engineer assume I wouldn’t be playing the drum kit." Watch Rebecca Lucy Taylor's beautiful speech 👇 @SELFESTEEM___

Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor awarded honorary degree

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

Who else caught a glimpse of this yesterday evening? 😱 📸 - @ES_Kwon

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

Just a one per cent drop in the number of EU migrants living in London after #Brexit could cause nearly 120,000 job losses, according to new research by @GwilymPryce1 from @USPSheffield . The study shows EU migrants ultimately generate more jobs than they take.

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

4 years

Missing the @sheffielduni campus? Us too. Here's some photos in the sun today ☀️🐝 Have a great weekend and stay safe! 💙

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

8 years

Congratulations to alumna Jessica Ennis-Hill as she wins Olympic silver in the Heptathlon! #Rio2016 #TeamGB #GBR

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

The University has introduced a safety net policy for all exams and assessments due to take place. This will recognise the value of marks you have already achieved up to March 2020 for assessed work. (1/2)

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

3 years

The Arts Tower, now without the Twitter crop! At 22 storeys, it is one of the UK's tallest academic buildings. 🏙️ #shefunilife

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

1 year

🎉🎉🎉 to @sheffieldsu for winning @WhatUni Best Students’ Union award for the 6th year running! This is a real honour - we’re so proud of our students, staff and everyone in the @sheffielduni community for making our SU the best in the UK ❤️ #WUSCA

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

VARSITY CHAMPIONS! 🏆 A massive congratulations to all of our students who have competed throughout this year's competition and who have helped to make it #7InARow . You're the best 🖤💛

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

Firth Court will provide an even more beautiful backdrop for those graduation selfies with the new University of Sheffield flowerbed. 📸🌺

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 months

Wow! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 to @sheffieldsu on an incredible SEVEN year streak for Best Students’ Union award at @WhatUni tonight! Congratulations to all the students, staff and all in the @SheffieldUni community. You’re literally the best. #WUSCA

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

Nesh ❄️ Mardy 😤 Duck? 🦆 We introduced our international students to some local dialect to help make Sheffield feel even more like home #shefintro18

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

Firth Court is looking beautiful this morning 😍

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

We've been named number one in UK for engineering research income and investment! Read the full story here →

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

4 years

@PeteOlusoga Now you mention it...

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

1 year

🏆The National Student Survey is out and the University of Sheffield has placed top of Russell Group (RG) universities. Congratulations to all our university colleagues and @SheffieldSU for this achievement! It’s a testament to your hard work. #NSS2023 1/2

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

This is true 👇

Quite Interesting

@qikipedia

6 years

A poem called In Praise Of Air by Simon Armitage (printed on a material that purifies air by catalytic oxidation) removed 2 tons of Nitrogen Oxide from the surrounding atmosphere in the 3 years it was on display at Sheffield University.

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

⚡️ “Sheffield Spider Scientist Live Tweets Doctor Who” #DoctorWho

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

Meet Skipp 🐾 He's been by @EllenWatson95 's side throughout her time in Sheffield and is one of the thousands of amazing @GuideDogs in the UK. We spent a day with Ellen to hear how Skipp has enabled her to follow her dream career - and see just how popular he is on campus 🌟🐶

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

4 years

We're proud to announce that we've switched to 100% renewable electricity! 💚 Our new contract will provide electricity for the entire University estate generated exclusively from wind, hydro and solar sources ⚡️

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

2018 vs 2019 - what a difference! ❄☀️

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

2 years

“The tofersen trial is the first trial in which patients have reported an improvement in their motor function...” Researchers from @neuroshef and @SheffieldBRC have found a drug that can slow and reduce the progression of MND caused by the faulty SOD1 gene. @biogen @mndassoc

MND drug helps slow disease progression & benefits patients physically

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

We've been ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world in today's QS @worlduniranking ! 💯

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

To all of our students who work tirelessly throughout the year with voluntary organisations - thank you.

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

Is there anything our Octagon Centre can't do? #bbcqt

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

A bird's eye view of Weston Park and beyond 👀 📸 - @ES_Kwon

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

Snowy scenes on campus earlier this morning! 🌨❄️

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

27 days

We are runner up for the University of the Year in @thetimes Good University Guide 2025! 🎉 We’ve also moved up four places, ranking 14th in the UK and the best in Yorkshire. Thank you to our University community for making this happen! 👏

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

We hope you're staying safe and well as we all adjust to life in lockdown. We wanted brighten your day by sharing some of the many reasons we are proud of @Sheffunistaff and students and the hard work they are doing to help combat coronavirus 💙 #unisupport

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

7 years

Letter sent today to @UniversitiesUK from our Vice Chancellor calling for negotiations to resume in regards to the USS pension scheme.

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

4 years

Sheffield is to be placed in Tier 3 (Very High) of the national Covid alert levels from 00:01 on Saturday 24 October. We are working through what the new restrictions mean for our university and will be in touch with staff and students to provide more detail as soon as possible.

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

Who recognises this view of our Arts Tower from Crookes? 👀 📸 - @ES_Kwon

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

8 years

We will continue support our wonderful diverse global community and to welcome refugee scholars wherever we can #YouAreWelcomeHere

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

6 years

Who remembers making this walk? 👀 #ShefUniGrad

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

We're delighted that tonight's @bbcquestiontime Leaders Special is being broadcast from our Octagon Centre @sheffielduni - watch live on BBC1 at 7pm tonight #bbcqt #GeneralElection19

BBC Question Time

@bbcquestiontime

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We are live tonight with our Leaders Special on @BBCOne at 7pm with Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn, Nicola Sturgeon and Jo Swinson. Before that Fiona gives us a look behind the scenes. #bbcqt

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

9 years

CHAMPIONS. So proud of Team Black & Gold. You are all absolute heroes! #TheCityIsOurs #TeamBlackAndGold #suvarsity http://t.co/d2udjtaCXI

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

1 year

A team of @sheffielduni students are appearing on University Challenge! The programme will be broadcast on @BBCTwo on the 18 September 🎉 #UniversityChallenge

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

3 years

Which @sheffielduni window was this taken from? ❄️

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

4 years

We’ve been ranked 31st in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2021 - a rise of 14 places from last year. A huge thank you to our staff and students for your hard work and commitment. 💙

The best UK universities 2021 – rankings

Find a course at one of the top universities in the country. Our league tables rank them all subject-by-subject, as well as by student satisfaction, staff numbers, spending and career prospects

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

4 years

We’re temporarily moving all teaching online, with the exception of clinical teaching, from Friday 9 October, with face-to-face teaching resuming from Monday 19 October, in response to the increase in Covid-19 cases in the city and within our university community. (1/6)

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

7 years

Our Vice-Chancellor has called for @UniversitiesUK to resume talks without conditions in regards to the USS pension scheme.

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

1 year

We can't get enough of these aerial views 👌

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

Hello Sheffield and hello to the new glass roof linking Mappin and Central Wing 👋 📸 - @ES_Kwon

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The University of Sheffield

@sheffielduni

5 years

Congratulations and welcome to all the new members of the Sheffield family 🎉 We do things differently in Sheffield. Here’s a taste of what to expect.

Welcome to the University of Sheffield

Welcome to the University of Sheffield. We do things differently here. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theuniversityofsheffield/Twitter: https://twitter...

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