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Why choose the University of Sheffield
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[### Explore undergraduate study at Sheffield
Make Sheffield the start of something special. When you study here you get one of the best student experiences in the UK.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/home)
[### Search for a postgraduate course
A masters from Sheffield means in-depth knowledge, advanced skills, and the confidence to achieve your ambitions.](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught)
[### PhD study
At Sheffield, you’ll join a supportive community of scholars who share your passion. Our reputation for excellence attracts some of the best minds in the world.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd)
[### Sheffield Live online events
Our weekly online sessions help you find out about different aspects of University life.\ ](https://sheffield.ac.uk/study/online-events)
[### A world top-100 university
We are proud to be recognised as one of the top 100 universities in the world.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/about/world-top-100)
Research
[### The power of language apps in a multilingual world
Dr González-Fernández's research suggests that language-learning apps aren't just alternatives to traditional methods but powerful complementary tools.
Using language apps to enhance teaching and learning](https://sheffield.ac.uk/research/power-language-apps-multilingual-world)
[### Research that changes lives
Our centres of excellence are taking an interdisciplinary approach to the biggest challenges facing the planet.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/research/centres/cross-faculty)
[### Our impact
Our researchers are making life-changing discoveries and solving problems that have a global impact.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/vision/our-pillars/research)
[### Feed your curiosity
The University of Sheffield Player is the place to discover and explore videos, podcasts and digital exhibitions about our research. Anytime, anywhere.](https://player.sheffield.ac.uk/)
News
[### University of Sheffield to lead £12.5m national centre for next-generation semiconductor systems
The University of Sheffield is leading a new £12.5 million national research centre to strengthen the UK’s ability to design the next generation of advanced electronic systems and support the ambitions of the UK Semiconductor Strategy.
13 March 2026](https://sheffield.ac.uk/news/university-sheffield-lead-ps125m-national-centre-next-generation-semiconductor-systems)
[The gift will support Sheffield's Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures, which has trained more than 260 PhD students whose research is tackling the planet's most pressing sustainability challenges.
University of Sheffield’s global sustainability work boosted by £3.5 million gift from Grantham Foundation
The University of Sheffield has been given a £3.5 million gift by the Grantham Foundation to deliver world class climate research, train the next generation of sustainability leaders and steer global climate policy.
13 March 2026](https://sheffield.ac.uk/news/university-sheffields-global-sustainability-work-boosted-ps35-million-gift-grantham-foundation)
[### New study reveals how Ethiopia’s hyenas combat climate change, save money and prevent disease
Urban scavengers like spotted hyenas are preventing over a thousand tonnes of carbon emissions annually in Ethiopia’s second-largest city, according to new research revealing the predators’ role as accidental eco-warriors.\
10 March 2026](https://sheffield.ac.uk/news/new-study-reveals-how-ethiopias-hyenas-combat-climate-change-save-money-and-prevent-disease)
[### 396 Patches, 150 Languages, 100 volunteers: Sheffield unites to create ‘Quilt of Welcome’ celebrating city’s multilingual children
Hundreds of multilingual children from across Sheffield have helped create a huge ‘Quilt of Welcome’, celebrating the many languages spoken in the city while sending a welcoming message to others.
9 March 2026](https://sheffield.ac.uk/news/396-patches-150-languages-100-volunteers-sheffield-unites-create-quilt-welcome-celebrating-citys)
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