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Professor Ben Morgan
Professor Ben Morgan

University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre appoints permanent CEO

Professor Ben Morgan has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), following a successful term as Interim CEO.
(LtoR) Founders Edward George and William Toms
(LtoR) ProtoGT Founders Edward George and William Toms

From bedroom to boardroom: enterprising student duo set up thriving Sheffield business

An entrepreneurial student duo has built their fledgling engineering firm from a bedroom startup to a full-scale city centre operation - all while balancing the demands of their Master’s degree studies.
Student Nursing Associate apprentice Najoua Hassin and AMRC Training centre apprentice Dan Brodie
Student Nursing Associate apprentice Najoua Hassin and AMRC Training centre apprentice Dan Brodie

University of Sheffield celebrates apprenticeships for crucial role in closing skills gap across region and beyond

The University of Sheffield is celebrating its thousands of apprentices who have made a major contribution to NHS frontline services and closed manufacturing skills gaps across the region and beyond.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves visiting AMRC
(LtoR) AMRC interim Chief Executive Ben Morgan, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield Professor Koen Lamberts, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, Leader of Sheffield City Council Tom Hunt and South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard

Chancellor Rachel Reeves praises University of Sheffield’s sustainable aviation leadership during visit

The University of Sheffield welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer to its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) today to showcase how its research and development capabilities are driving the UK’s global leadership in sustainable aviation.
Illustration depicting the logo for the Regional Readiness Fund

Regional Readiness Fund backs trailblazing sustainability projects across South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire is taking another step toward a sustainable future as five research projects are selected for the latest round of the Regional Readiness Fund (RRF).
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

Sheffield’s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of Sheffield, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Council.
Dr Sabine Little stood with a group of children looking at the camera in a school setting at one of her previous Storytelling events.

Sheffield declared a UK City of Languages

Sheffield is the latest city nationally to be declared a ‘City of Languages’, in a new initiative aimed at promoting and helping the city’s multilingualism to flourish.
SYIP launch shot

Northern Lights: Supporting local innovation

Sheffield’s two universities are committed to our city and our region and so recognise the importance of working in lockstep with our partners across South Yorkshire. Collaboration is one of the best ways to foster a dynamic and modern economy.
CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the University of Sheffield

Astrophysics meets snooker: University experts partner with Sheffield firm to pioneer the sport’s future

University of Sheffield researchers are collaborating with a Sheffield company at the heart of snooker’s modern evolution to develop next generation equipment, bringing 21st century science into one of the world’s most tradition-steeped sports.
Pint of Science at Sheffield Tap

Quench your thirst for knowledge at Sheffield's Pint of Science festival

The world’s largest festival of public science is set to return to Sheffield next month (Monday 19 May - Wednesday 21 May), with scientists & researchers from the University of Sheffield taking to the city’s pubs & venues to share their discoveries.