More Than a Degree: 120 Years of Life at the Student Union

Whether you’re a current student curious to see how student life has changed over the years, a former student rekindling some great memories of your time here, or someone who has always wondered what it would be like to be a student at Sheffield, this exhibition has a wealth of stories of student life to inform, surprise, and entertain.

Historic documents from the University archives, artefacts, photographs, and personal reminiscences across the 120 years of the Students Union’s existence combine to illustrate the extraordinary range of activities undertaken: crazy fundraising stunts, serious political campaigns on issues such as Apartheid, amazing gigs, not to mention the misadventures of a very special garden gnome.

Come and explore life at the Students Union and discover how the SU has come to be such a popular part of the student experience in Sheffield.