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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...

Having a pint and talking music with Daniel Dylan Wray: Off the Shelf Review

Wray’s book ‘Groovy, Laidback and Nasty: A History of Independent Music in Sheffield’ tracks the bands and clubs of the city from 1960 to 2021, where he winds a thread through the disparate and eclectic sounds of the Steel City.

Twelfth Night review: A little mischief and a lot of magic at the Crucible

Love, mistaken identities and plenty of mischief take centre stage as Jamie Glover’s Twelfth Night arrives at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre. With a strong cast, clever use of lighting and music woven throughout the show, this production brings Shakespeare’s comedy to life - while reminding us that there can be a dark side to all the fun.

“It’s nonsense on rollerskates”: Chris Chibnall at Off The Shelf 

Chris Chibnall is an award-winning screenwriter and author who transitioned brilliantly into an entertaining speaker at Off The Shelf.

Marina Hyde “Giving us backdoor passes to Guardian newsrooms” at Off The Shelf

Last night at Sheffield’s Octagon Centre, the ex-Guardian columnist Marina Hyde arrived to dissect her new satirical book: What a Time to Be Alive! Scenes from a Strange Age.

Mad Sounds: An Interview with Sundress

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

Mad Sounds: An Interview with Delivery

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

Fake It Flowers Fans, Rejoice: beabadoobee’s Pylon Review

beabadoobee’s fourth studio album is noise in a blender. Drawing from midwest emo and grunge, Pylon feels like a long-awaited natural development of her...

The 2026 Music Festival Roundup

Framed by the UK’s hottest summer on record, 2026 was huge for the festival scene, showcasing some of the most talked-about names in the...

Sheffield Sharks beat Leicester Riders 85-75 in fourth-quarter thriller

B. Braun Sheffield Sharks made it two wins from two in their Championship 2026-27 campaign, beating Leicester Riders 85-75 at the Canon Medical Arena...

Sheffield Hatters rue misses as Manchester make statement

It was a rare night to forget for the B. Braun Sheffield Hatters as they lost out in their home return by 29 points. It...

Sheffield United smash Lincoln City to end losing streak in style

Sheffield United comfortably beat Lincoln City 3-0 to put an end to their three-game losing streak in a joyous Bramall Lane. The Blades took time...

Sheffield Wednesday 2–0 Sunderland U21: Owls cruise to EFL Cup victory at Hillsborough

Sheffield Wednesday made the most of their night at Hillsborough with a 2-0 win against Sunderland U21, extending their unbeaten run to seven games...