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A 3D tomography image of PP mesh
The University of Sheffield-led study found PP mesh fibres became stiffer and showed signs of degradation 60 days after implantation, as seen in this 3D tomography image.

Vaginal mesh scandal: new evidence reveals further failings

New evidence of the failings of the material at the centre of the vaginal mesh scandal has been revealed by a major study by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
MOU has been signed between SIDC and Uni of Sheffield

Creating global ties with Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC)

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the University of Sheffield and Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre in Malaysia.

Professor Wang being elected to the European Academy of Sciences

Sheffield professor elected to prestigious European Academy of Sciences

Professor Meihong Wang, a leading expert in energy engineering, has been elected to the prestigious European Academy of Sciences.
Remains of Union Carbide plant, Bhopal

The worst industrial accident in history – Union Carbide, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, India, 1984

Professor Macleod has contributed to the latest IChemE Loss Prevention Bulletin looking back on the Bhopal disaster. She covers how such a catastrophic accident could have happened and how to prevent such a terrible tragedy from ever happening again.
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Greener nanomaterials could transform how our everyday stuff is made

Amber Keegan, PhD Candidate from the University of Sheffield's School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, explores the tiny nanoparticles are at the forefront of materials science.

| The Conversation
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Materials Science and Engineering and Biomedical Engineering Subjects Ranked Among the Top 5 in National University Guides

Our Materials Science and Engineering and Biomedical Engineering courses ranked in the top 5 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and The Guardian University Guide 2025, reflecting our exceptional academic quality.
PhD student receives an award

Congratulations to PhD student, Yash, who was awarded 2nd place in the IChemE PTSIG Early Career Researcher of the Year Award

Yash was shortlisted for the IChemE PTSIG (Particle Technology Special Interest Group) Early Career Researcher of the Year Award and was awarded second place for his presentation ‘Enhancing Sustainability in Food Granulation’.
Battery hazard

New research paves the way for safer batteries with reduced fire and toxicity risks

Li-ion batteries can present major hazards, with the notion of safety based on narrow criteria. A meta-analysis of thermal runaway gas emissions by Sheffield researchers improves understanding and highlights the need for a broader analysis of risks.
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Helping alternative proteins go mainstream for a sustainable planet

The University of Sheffield will co-lead a new £38 million centre to develop planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins that could soon be a sustainable and nutritious part of our diets.