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Digital generated image of H2 hydrogen molecule made out of liquid on green background.

Great British Chemicals to turn industrial waste into world-first green chemistry

A major research centre that is set to position the UK as a global leader in clean technology, is being launched by the universities of Sheffield, Newcastle and Nottingham.
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The 11th International Granulation Workshop highlights worldwide expertise in Sheffield and Hamburg

The 11th International Granulation Course, organised by the Sheffield Particle Product Group, was recently held at The University of Sheffield. This event highlighted the University's ongoing leadership in powder and granulation technologies.
George Mappin Building - home of Engineering

Faculty of Engineering excellence confirmed by students in National Student Survey

Sheffield Engineering subjects recognised amongst the best in the Russell Group
KE Awards 2025 winner

Knowledge Exchange and Impact Award winners announced

Congratulations to our staff who were part of the KE awards. Commerce/Industry/Economy (ECR Winner): Dr. Lewis Blackburn. Sustainability & Environment (Joint Winner): Dr. Brant Walkley. Health/Welfare/Wellbeing (Shortlisted): Prof. Tuck Seng Wong.
Professor William Zimmerman

Cracked, the cold case of why boiling water freezes faster

Microbubbles and the Mpemba effect: Professor Will Zimmerman appears in the Times and comments on a physical chemistry mystery.