BBC Breakfast host and sports journalist Dan Walker studied history at Sheffield University, then took an MA in journalism there.BBC Breakfast host and sports journalist Dan Walker studied history at Sheffield University, then took an MA in journalism there.
BBC Breakfast host and sports journalist Dan Walker studied history at Sheffield University, then took an MA in journalism there.

9 celebrities who studied at The University of Sheffield including Dan Walker, Eddie Izzard and Stephen Daldry

Lee Peace
By Lee Peace
Published 21st Mar 2023, 11:24 BST
Updated 21st Mar 2023, 11:25 BST
With both the ‘Uni of’ and Hallam, Sheffield is renowned for being a university city with thousands of students studying here every year.

And there are many graduates who have gone on to make waves in academia, economics, politics, culture, sport, law and more besides.

Here are 9 prominent individuals who gained a degree from the University of Sheffield that you probably didn’t know about.

Director and producer Stephen Daldry studied English Literature at Sheffield University - his work includes the films Billy Elliott and The Hours, as well as the hit Netflix series The Crown.

5. Stephen Daldry

Director and producer Stephen Daldry studied English Literature at Sheffield University - his work includes the films Billy Elliott and The Hours, as well as the hit Netflix series The Crown. Photo: Jeff Spicer

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George Ergatoudis is Apple's UK head of music - previously he was Spotify's chief tastemaker, and before that he ran Radio 1's playlist. He grew up in Leeds and studied architecture at Sheffield University.

6. George Ergatoudis

George Ergatoudis is Apple's UK head of music - previously he was Spotify's chief tastemaker, and before that he ran Radio 1's playlist. He grew up in Leeds and studied architecture at Sheffield University. Photo: Dean Atkins

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Pioneering aviator Amy Johnson became the first woman to fly solo from Britain to Australia in 1930. She studied Latin, French and Economics at Sheffield University.

7. Amy Johnson

Pioneering aviator Amy Johnson became the first woman to fly solo from Britain to Australia in 1930. She studied Latin, French and Economics at Sheffield University. Photo: Getty Images

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Former home secretary and ex-Labour MP Lord Blunkett studied politics at Sheffield University.

8. Lord David Blunkett

Former home secretary and ex-Labour MP Lord Blunkett studied politics at Sheffield University. Photo: Ian Forsyth

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