Sam Burton

Former Editor-in-Chief, The Sheffield Tab

Sam Burton
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Sheffield
Education
Sheffield University
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Sheffield local news, higher education news, current affairs, feature interviews, podcasting, politics, music, pop culture

  • Sam is the former Editor-in-Chief of The Sheffield Tab - having worked with the editorial team and writers to create content about the things that matter to students at the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University.
  • Sam is passionate about covering local stories in an engaging way, and making sure that students and the people of Sheffield are kept up-to-date about what's happening across the city.
  • Sam has previous experience in news journalism, magazine journalism, podcasting, and interviewing a variety of people such as MPs, musicians, activists, and other well-known personalities.

Experience

Sam first joined the team at The Sheffield Tab as News Editor in September 2024, before serving as Editor-in-Chief between May 2025 and January 2026. He has also had prior experience in podcasting and magazines, and has had bylines in The Sunday Times, The Star, Yorkshire Post, and Derbyshire Times.

Education

Sam is currently a final year BA Journalism Studies student at the University of Sheffield. As part of this, he is also working towards NCTJ accreditation.

THE TAB'S EDITORIAL POLICIES

The Tab's journalism is brought to you by young reporters who like being first. On university campuses, our writers deliver local news you care about. At The Tab HQ, our experienced journalists write about everything from breaking news to politics to pop culture to TikTok trends to the latest entertainment and celeb gossip. Our aim is to deliver sharp, original, and agenda-setting journalism to young people. All our stories are fact checked and sources verified. Further information on our editorial policies and processes can be found here.

Posts

Union expects further University of Sheffield strike action in spring 2026

Mediators could be brought in for further negotiations

World’s biggest podcast festival Crossed Wires announces first acts for 2026

See who is coming to Sheffield next July

New Sheffield Students’ Union president announced following by-election

The role has been vacant since August

Inside Electric Sheffield as £2m renovations to former Leadmill building continue

A new opening date has also been announced

Sheffield Students’ Union set to hold by-election for new president

Nominations open soon

Weeks of strikes are set to take place at both Sheffield universities

One university faces 16 days of strikes

Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union to leave city centre HUBS building after 22 years

The new location is not far away

‘Every Gazan has a dream’: How hope and ambition led one student from Gaza to Sheffield

Yara Shawa is now a postgraduate law student at the university

Meet your Hallam SU Officers: Their priorities and advice for the 2025/26 academic year

Plus their favourite things about Hallam – and what needs to be done to win Varsity 2026

Sheffield pro-Palestine protesters reject PM’s calls for ‘un-British’ rally to be delayed

One student said there wasn’t ‘anything insensitive’ about the protest

Unions vote in support of strike action at both Sheffield universities this semester

There’s a ‘risk of redundancy’ for some staff

Viral sensation Ibiza Final Boss set to judge lookalike contest in Sheffield tonight

There will also be a meet and greet

Sheffield academics win inaugural UK artificial intelligence impact award

The research has informed AI policies at the British Library

Join our team: The Sheffield Tab is looking for new writers and social media contributors

Breaking news for all Sheffield students

University of Sheffield adds four schools to its latest voluntary redundancy scheme

Sheffield UCU has criticised the university’s ‘incredibly short term planning’

Police statement as Bonnie Blue allegedly ‘slapped’ at Sheffield Freshers’ event

A woman was detained and later released

University of Sheffield named as the number one UK university for student experience

It also placed highly overall

Payday delayed for staff at Sheffield Hallam University over ‘processing issue’

The university has issued a statement

Sheffield Hallam University opens new ‘state-of-the-art’ city campus to students

The development features a trading floor and augmented reality suite

University of Sheffield rises to 16th place in the Guardian University Guide 2026

A dozen courses also made the top 10

Sheffield Hallam University strike ballot over plans to ‘make 300 staff redundant’

The university says it ‘must continue to make the difficult choices’

Sheffield Hallam initiative for Black British students shortlisted for national award

They have been shortlisted alongside five other unis

Bryan Adams delivers unforgettable Don Valley Bowl show with classic hits and star duets

Plus some unforgettable covers of the Fleetwood Mac, Queen, and the Spice Girls

Campaigners protest against Sheffield AMRC partnership with Atomic Weapons Establishment

A Sheffield councillor has called the membership ‘a deep source of shame’

New strike ballot at the University of Sheffield over ‘risk of redundancy’ to staff

Academic staff in five departments have been placed under review

Hallam SU volunteering opportunities supported by over 1,600 students

Student volunteers dedicated around 79,000 hours last year

Here’s a comprehensive A-Z guide of everything new Sheffield Uni students need to know

From accommodation and societies to nightlife and cafes, we’ve got you covered

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Clearing at the University of Sheffield: Everything you need to know on Results Day 2025

Including the most popular courses so far

Sheffield SU President Daisy Watson announces resignation with ‘enormous sadness’

It comes after ‘careful and difficult reflection’

Sheffield Hallam Universitys rank among top Formula Student teams in the world

Rising 15 places from last year

‘Outstanding’ international student awarded Chancellor’s Medal at University of Sheffield

It was awarded as part of last week’s graduation ceremonies

Tramlines 2025: Kasabian on fire for epic finale and CMAT performs exhilarating set

The best Tramlines finale yet?

Tramlines 2025: Pulp rock Hillsborough Park with memorable hometown performance

It featured a few surprises

Tramlines Fringe 2025: Full line-up and venues confirmed for over 400 free performances

A reggae legend will headline

University of Sheffield AMRC has ‘secure cell’ and link to the Atomic Weapons Establishment

The AMRC membership began ten years ago

New venue name and opening date announced for the former Leadmill building

It’s only a few months away

Construction begins for expansion of ‘world-renowned’ University of Sheffield facility

The facility is a ‘leading force’ for research

These are the 12 noisiest Russell Group student areas in 2025

Get your earplugs ready

Russell Group burglaries

The 15 Russell Group university student areas where you’re most likely to be burgled

The top two have a sizeable lead

These are the 12 TV shows which paid their actors the highest salaries per episode ever

Signing up for The Big Bang Theory spin-off asap

University of Sheffield maintains top rankings in National Student Survey 2025

Plus the courses ranked number one in the Russell Group

Russell Group Wetherspoons

Russell Group unis ranked by proximity to Wetherspoons – plus how many are in each city

Feeling sorry for Warwick students

Hyrox issues statement after video of competitor leaving collapsed girlfriend goes viral

They are ‘proud’ of the response from their team

baby names trend

So, an expert says there’s a new trend in baby names… and it’s a weird one

Even celebrity baby names are better than this

Russell Group violent crime

These are the 15 Russell Group student areas with the most violent crime in 2025

What is happening in Leeds?

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Today could be the shortest day in Earth’s history – here’s why it will be under 24 hours

Can this happen every Wednesday, please?

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Hyrox competitor slammed for continuing to compete after girlfriend collapses

A TikTok video of the incident has gone viral

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When to expect the next UK emergency alert test – and what went wrong last time

It should be heard across the country