Here are just some of the celebrities who spent time at the city’s two universities . . .
1. Tom Meeten
Originally from Northampton, Mighty Boosh star Tom Meeton (pictured right) graduated with a BA Degree in Fine Art from Sheffield Hallam University in 1995. Photo: Pinterest
2. Elizabeth Watts
Born in Norwich, opera singer Elizabeth Watts studied archaeology at the University of Sheffield, graduating in 2001 with a first class honours degree, before continuing her studies at the Royal College of Music in London. Photo: Elizabeth Watts
3. Jarvis Cocker
A native of Sheffield, Jarvis Cocker didn't, in fact, study at St Martin's College, but did an access to higher education course at the former Sheffield Poly in 1981 before finding musical fame. Photo: JPI Media
4. Hilary Mantel
Originating from Glossop, Derbyshire, Hilary Mantel studied Law at the University of Sheffield in the early 1970s before embarking on her writing career, which would eventually see her twice with the Booker Prize. Photo: University of Sheffield