University of Sheffield
- United Kingdom
- Founded 1905
Overview
The University of Sheffield is a public research university in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Its history traces back to the foundation of Sheffield Medical School in 1828, Firth College in 1879 and Sheffield Technical School in 1884.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1905Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | SheffieldSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | sheffield.ac.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
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Scholarships for international students
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People who studied here
- Harry Kroto (opens in a new tab)British chemist (1939-2016)
- Hilary Mantel (opens in a new tab)British writer (1952–2022)
- Amy Johnson (opens in a new tab)pioneering English aviator (1903–1941)
- Richard Roberts (opens in a new tab)English biochemist and molecular biologist
- Helen Sharman (opens in a new tab)British chemist who became the first Briton in space
- Jessica Ennis-Hill (opens in a new tab)British heptathlete
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