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Rachel holding an award

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.
Wind turbine

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.
David Greenwood

71st Hatfield Memorial Lecture

This year we welcomed Professor David Greenwood to give the 71st Hatfield Memorial Lecture.
Chalisa

Student nominated for Emerging Leader award

Congratulations to undergraduate student, Chalisa, who was nominated for the ISPE Emerging Leaders award.
Award ceremony group photo

Success at the IChemE Global Awards

At this year’s IChemE Global Awards, we had six finalists and proudly returned with two prize winners and one highly commended project.
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 Václav Tesař

Obituary: Professor Václav Tesař

It is with sadness that we inform you that Prof. Ing. Václav Tesař, CSc. has passed away on 23 October 2024. Between 1999 and 2004 he was a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering.