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Sheffield’s decision to join new “Defence Universities Alliance” raises questions from concerned students

The Defence Universities Alliance aims to strengthen research and unite academia with the armed forces.

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Student Union Officer Elections 2026 – Live Results!

Keep an eye on this page from 7:30pm tonight (Friday 6th March) to find out your 2026/2027 SU Officer Team! Ayush Soni has been elected...

Meet your Wellbeing and Sports Officer Candidate: Prateek “Peaky” Dubey

Forge Press sat down with Prateek Dubey who is running for the role of Wellbeing and Sport officer in this year’s Student Union Officer...

Meet your International and Welfare Officer Candidate: Ish

Forge Press sat down with Ish, who is running for the role of International and Welfare Officer in this year’s Student Union officer elections. When...

Meet your International and Welfare Officer Candidate: Sana Memon

Forge Press sat down with Sana Memon, who is running for the role of International and Welfare Officer in this year’s Student Union Officer...

Is Gym Culture Replacing the Traditional Student Night Out?

Between rising prices, mental health awareness, and smartwatch-tracked hangovers, Gen Z is trading sticky club dancefloors for run clubs and earlier bedtimes - forcing nightlife to adapt before it dies out completely.

Are Charity Shops Becoming the New Student High Street?

As fast fashion's environmental cost reaches a boiling point, charity shops have transformed from a budget necessity into a sustainable badge of honour. But with online resale platforms threatening the quality of high-street donations, can charity shops keep their reputation as the ultimate guilt-free shopping experience?

Do We Rely Too Heavily on University Group Chats?

Are university group chats actually helping us make real friends, or have we become so reliant on screen-time that we've forgotten how to connect in person?

A Legacy Forged in Steel: Richard Caborn on Mandela, New Labour, and the Spirit of 2012

When did we last truly feel proud to be British? For many, the answer is 2012, a year when Olympic fever gripped and united the...

We Don’t Need To Know What’s On Your Tiktok ‘For You’ Page, Stranger

An opinion piece about audio/video playing on public transport.

Fish, Chips and Farage: Reflecting on Clacton

An opinion piece on Nigel Farage's campaign in Clacton.

BYC Edinburgh Fringe Review

A review of the Edinburgh Fringe told from the perspective of a member of Barnsley Youth Choir (BYC).

There Is Nothing Quite Like The Fringe

A review of the Edinburgh Fringe.

The Neuroscience Behind Optical Illusions

Your eyes believe the most important thing in the world is edge detection. This is the process of noticing contrast between two colours, in...

The discovery of K2-18b: what does it mean for the future of cosmic exploration?

Last month, the media was abuzz with claims of the ‘strongest evidence yet’ for life having been found on the extrasolar planet, K2-18b. NASA’s...

Opinion: Down to Earth? Hardly.

Katy Perry, international popstar and celebrity, recently made headlines after she and five other women took to orbit in one of the first ‘space...

How do you effectively communicate science?

One often overlooked aspect of science and research is how best to communicate it, otherwise known as the subject of science communication. Whilst getting...

We Were Here – Reclaiming the History of Alternative: Off The Shelf Review

The penultimate event of the Off The Shelf festival was a fascinating discussion of the Black Alternative culture. Stephanie Phillips, author of 'We Were Here', is a music journalist and the lead singer of the black feminist punk band 'Big Jane'.

Wimmy Road Boyz – Rushing Through a Cluster of Wit and Wonder: Off the Shelf Review

Part of the festival’s Writing the City series, the Urban Institute’s Beth Perry converses with Sufiyaan Salam on his debut novel Wimmy Road Boyz. The story features Immy, Khan and Haris – ambitious and frustrated to boot – as they set off down Manchester’s Curry Mile for an energetic night of friendship and fun.

Laughter, Love and Drama at the Five-and-Dime: ‘Jimmy Dean’ Reviewed

SUTCO brings us their bold and bright first play of the year, packed with hilarity and heart as it explores identity, relationships but most importantly: James Dean.

The Geopolitics of Climate: Arthur Sneel at Off The Shelf

Arthur Sneel’s new book ‘Elemental’ discusses the intersection of the climate crisis and the changing political climate.

Mad Sounds: An Interview with Basht.

Since the advent of alternative music, Sheffield has been a place where independent artists can perform, make music and forge their careers. In this...

Televised minds: Fontaines D.C.’s Dopamine Chamber Review

Grian Chatten’s dulcet tones and Irish lilt beckon to the bleakness of the Irish landscape and the beauty of its wildness too. With the...

The Boiling Overs At Play, supported by Grace Kolter

There seems to be a small scene emerging amongst Sheffield’s grey buildings, industrial estates, pubs and bars. A scene kept alive and moving by...

Mad Sounds with Jake Bollington: An Interview with The False Flag

Since the early days of alternative music, the city of Sheffield has been a place where underground artists can forge their career and make...

Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Cambridge United: Owls forced to settle for a point against a resolute Cambridge

A hard fought affair saw the points shared at Hillsborough despite big chances for both sides to win the game.  Wednesday, being led by interim...

Sheffield United frustrated by 10-man Derby County

The points were shared at Bramall Lane as Sheffield United fought back to draw 1-1 against 10 man Derby County. The Blades trailed for much...

Adelinesfirstdog is victorious in Steel City Cup

Adelinesfirstdog sprung a major shock when taking the 2026 Steel City Cup at Owlerton Stadium. The 18 October Sheffield greyhound racing showpiece, worth £12,500 to...

Sheffield Wednesday net five past AFC Wimbledon at home

Sheffield Wednesday cruised to a 5-0 win against AFC Wimbledon at Hillsborough, extending their unbeaten run to 7 league games. In a dominant performance, the...