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The 17 universities where students are the happiest - new 2026 guide

Universities from across England and Scotland came out on top  in the 2026 league tableplaceholder image

The UK's best universities named - see how your local uni ranked

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University of Sheffield ranked second best in all of Yorkshire

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Hallam to host largest ever Game Republic student showcase

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The university degrees most likely to land you a 'C-Suite' job

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The UK universities where students are happiest with their education

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Supporting the next generation of science researchers

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Sheffield's newest sixth form bags six places at Cambridge

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UK students are struggling with their mental health, global poll finds

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What universities look for in a personal statement, as deadline nears

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How the UK's top 10 universities compare on the world stage

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Four ways students can protect their mental health this Blue Monday

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Uni application deadline nears for sixth-form students - how to apply

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University facing £50m shortfall has 'no plans' to close departments

The University of Sheffield is reportedly preparing to make £23m in cuts to staffing over the next two years, according to a union.placeholder image

Redundancies loom at University of Sheffield over £50m funding gap

The education secretary has announced the first university tuition fee rise in eight yearsplaceholder image

Explainer Everything you need to know about the university tuition fee increase

The gap between the proportion of the most and least disadvantaged pupils in Sheffield going to university has hit an all-time high, new figures showplaceholder image

Gap between least & most disadvantaged pupils attending uni hits high

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18 huge developments set to change the face of city

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The UK's top 20 universities in Sunday Times' brand new 2025 guide

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Freshers Week: How to access mental health support as a student

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The cases for and against increasing university tuition fees

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Millions of drivers admit getting behind the wheel when tired

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Yorkshire's universities ranked in brand new 2025 league table

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What is fresher's flu? Signs and symptoms

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Students are using AI for schoolwork - here are the rules around this

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The UK's 21 best universities, as 'freshers' prepare for student life

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Freshers: 8 top tips to save money, have fun and stock up for the year

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