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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).

Sheffield Makes Music: University hosts celebration of city’s musical talent

Sheffield city centre will be transformed into a stage for a series of exhilarating performances on BBC Music Day (26 September 2019).

Devolution is needed to reduce emissions and transition to clean energy sources, report finds

More powers should be given to areas such as the Sheffield City Region to enable them to reduce their carbon emissions and switch to clean energy sources, according to a new report.

Sheffield’s forgotten castle brought to life by virtual model

University of Sheffield researchers have collaborated with regional businesses to re-launch augmented reality (AR) experience giving people a chance to explore Sheffield’s lost medieval castle once again

Sheffield’s rich musical talent set to be celebrated with day of performances

A series of performances celebrating Sheffield’s rich musical heritage is set to be held in venues throughout the city centre next week (Friday 28 September 2018).

Renowned festival of words set to reveal new insights into iconic literature and history of radicalism

Some of the best-known names in literature and media are set to showcase their latest work at one of the largest literary festivals in the UK next month (7-28 October 2017).