Jane Glaister Obe

We want to see a fair and skilled cultural sector, that’s why we exist. Our collaboration with employers means we understand what they need, and our regular research means we stay up to date. We’re helping to inform the future of work in our field - not just for economic growth but for social impact too - and because it makes good sense. Support with apprenticeships, influencing the latest qualification developments, giving people information and choice or defining skills and workforce need – we cover it all. Creativity and culture are here to stay, so making sure opportunities really are inclusive is what we work hard to address. And we’re UK wide; but we’re not all the same. Difference is good and we consider ourselves to be champions of the diversity that’s everywhere in the places we work. We’re aiming for a different cultural landscape; we’re speaking up for change.

We’re a Russell Group research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our research is helping to change the world for the better and make a positive, meaningful difference to society. We’re rated 92nd in the world in the 2026 QS World Rankings and 92% of our research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent (2021 REF). We offer a unique student experience, with the best students union in the UK, hundreds of student societies and a special city with a strong sense of community, right on the edge of the Peak District national park. linktr.ee/sheffield