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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.
Fanran Meng

Success in this year's IChemE medal and prize round: Warner Medal

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

Hot Steel Moving Into Forging Machine

University of Sheffield ready to support UK Steel Strategy

The University of Sheffield stands ready to support the UK’s new steel strategy, which has been announced this week (19 March 2026).
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Northern Gritstone co-leads £2 million pre-Seed round into AmpliSi

AmpliSi is a graduate of Northern Gritstone’s NG Studios deeptech program. The company is swapping graphite for silicon to unlock scalable, sustainable and supply chain-secure EV batteries with dramatically improved performance.

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University of Sheffield to train UK’s future nuclear workforce

£9.6M SATURN-2 programme launched to deliver the UK’s next generation of nuclear experts.
Richard Thackray giving a lecture

Inspiring the next generation of engineers in India

Dr Richard Thackray visited two cities in India as part of a British Council scheme to promote UK research and to inspire young people in India.