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The latest news and research from the Sheffield 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Management School.
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9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Rankings

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
Hot Steel Moving Into Forging Machine

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield researchers to transform UK steel and manufacturing

Two major new research hubs that are set to revolutionise UK steel and digital manufacturing, have been launched with the help of researchers from the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield.
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 busy Management School cafe.

Sheffield 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ 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 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ, Perth, Australia & Professor Carolyn Axtell, Sheffield 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Management School, UK.
View of canary wharf, London

New report from The Audit Reform Lab reveals scale of audit failure

The Audit Reform Lab, based in our CRAFiC research centre, analysed the audit reports of the largest 250 publicly traded companies that collapsed between 2010 and 2022 and found that only 1 in 4 were given a ‘going concern’ warning by auditors.
A college of photos from the MBA international trip.

MBA students visit Germany for a new international study trip in partnership with Mannheim Business School

Our MBA students have recently spent a week in Germany gaining insights into German and EU business economy, the German Mittelstand, European start-up businesses, and monetary and financial regulation.
Professor Fraser McLeay, Management School Executive Board member

Professor Fraser McLeay appointed Dean of Sheffield 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Management School

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Fraser McLeay as the Dean of Sheffield 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Management School with immediate effect.