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Final year student wins multiple awards

Congratulations to undergraduate student, Rachel Kovacs, who has won a number of awards and has been shortlisted for some others.

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) image of the protein binding to DNA
University of Sheffield scientists have used state-of-the-art imaging to see how a protein binds to DNA to help maintain both healthy and cancer cells. The discovery could help to find new chemotherapies whilst shielding healthy cells from side effects.

DNA discovery could shield key healthy cells from chemotherapy side effects

A new discovery of how cells maintain their DNA could help protect healthy cells from the side effects of chemotherapy.
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UK will be sitting on a ‘goldmine’ of rare magnets from recycling old wind turbines, say top engineers

Professor Joan Cordiner chairs the NEPC Materials and Net Zero Working Group, which commissioned and reviewed the report exploring the recovery and remanufacturing of neodymium from wind turbines.

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EYH winning team

Engineering You’re Hired students showcase innovation and creativity at the Engineers and Scientists in Business Final

The entrepreneurial talent and creativity of our students was celebrated at the 2026 Engineers and Scientists in Business Competition Final.
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Continuing collaboration with the University of Alberta

The School recently welcomed Professor André McDonald from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta as a visiting professor and are working together thanks to an International Exchange Grant from the Royal Society.
Dr Lewis Owen

Dr Lewis Owen wins the BTM Willis Prize 2026

The 2026 BTM Willis Prize has been awarded to Dr Lewis Owen for his pioneering development and application of neutron total scattering methods to understand the local structure of metal alloys.
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University of Sheffield students tackle overlooked women’s health crisis

Urgent and overlooked challenges in women’s healthcare are being tackled by the next generation of innovators at the University of Sheffield, through a new initiative accelerating solutions to some of the most under-addressed areas of global health.
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Success in this year's IChemE medal and prize round: SIESO Medal

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has announced the winners of the 2026 medals and prize round.

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New fusion research at Sheffield

Dr Jo Sharp has joined the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering and is bringing a new field of fusion research to the University.