Decorated floats, a boat race, the annual Rag Fairy, and the Twikker rag mag were just some of the innovative money-raising schemes they came up with for good causes in Sheffield.
In this retro photo gallery, we take a look back at some of the weird and wacky things the students used to get up to.
Have you got fond memories of the University Rag Parades?
Have you got fond memories of the University Rag Parades?
5. Under the bridge
All in a good cause - the University Rag boat race at Hillfoot Bridge, November 1, 1980 Photo: Stuart Hastings
6. City Clapper
The City Clapper makes its way down High Street in the 1972 Sheffield University Rag Parade, October 28, 1972 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
7. Fairy
Sheffield University Rag Fairy pictured on Sheffield Town Hall steps in October 1988 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
8. Gnomes
Gnomes fishing in the Goodwin fountain at the top of Fargate as part of the Rag celebrations, October 28, 1981 Photo: Stuart Hastings