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The latest news and research from the Sheffield University Management School.
Erica Ballantyne and colleagues at the panel event.

Dr Erica Ballantyne takes part in panel at UKREiiF

Dr Erica Ballantyne spoke in a panel, organised by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, at the UK's Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF).
A man about to kick a football across the pitch.

New research proves first for Sheffield in the evolution of the modern game of football

A new research paper, written by Dr John Wilson and colleagues, has been published in The International Journal of the History of Sport, showing evidence that key elements of the modern game of football first took place in Sheffield.
A room of students sat around tables in their teams.

Success at the Global Masters Challenge 2025, hosted at the University of Sheffield

Two teams of students from Sheffield University Management School achieved a top 10 finish in the Global Masters Challenge 2025, out of 60 teams.
Yasith Gedara at the Undergraduate of the Year Awards.

Management School student named a Top 10 Management Undergraduate in the UK

Yasith Gedara, BA Accounting and Financial Management student, has been listed in targetjobs’ Top 10 Management Undergraduates of the Year.
MGT - thank you Management alumni

Round-up: thank you alumni volunteers 2023-24

Ahead of the Alumni Volunteer of the Year Awards, we're taking a look back on some of the wonderful ways that our alumni have contributed to the School this year.

Laura Dean wearing a patterned top.

Dr Laura Dean is voted in as the next President of the British Psychological Society

Laura will take on the role of President-Elect, becoming a member of the board of the trustees for the BPS, before taking over as President in 2026 where she will be an ambassador for the BPS and psychology more generally.
A circuit board.

University of Sheffield to partner with other universities to form the Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub

Professor Lenny Koh, Cross Cutting Chief, Strategic Futures on Resource Sustainability, is the Sheffield lead for the new EPSRC manufacturing hubs.
A busy Management School cafe.

Sheffield University Management School hosts their fourth annual Doctoral Conference

After a four year hiatus, we were pleased to host our fourth annual Doctoral Conference, celebrating the work of our Postgraduate Research community.
Professor Toby Warr.

Obituary: Emeritus Professor Toby Wall (1946 - 2024)

A tribute from Emeritus Professor John Cordery & Professor Sharon Parker, Curtin University, Perth, Australia & Professor Carolyn Axtell, Sheffield University Management School, UK.