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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.
Profile photo of Eric Palmiere

The I0M3 Tom Colclough Medal has been awarded to Professor Eric Palmiere

Professor Palmiere has been awarded the Tom Colclough Medal for his significant contributions to understanding microstructure, mechanical properties, fabricability, in-service performance, production, or engineering in the iron and steel industry.
Inspirational Women

Three outstanding engineers selected for the Our People: Inspirational Women portraits

On International Women’s Day, the University of Sheffield launched an initiative titled ‘Our People: Inspirational Women’ and three of our outstanding engineers were selected.
ERS 2024

Engineering Researcher Symposium 2024 - Celebrating our Researchers and their research

Congratulations to Charley Nevin who won best presentation at the Engineering Researcher Symposium 2024.

Lucy receiving an award

PhD student awarded the staff award for 'Peer Teaching & Mentoring' at The University of Sheffield Education Awards

Huge congratulations to PhD student, Lucy, who has been recognised for her dedication to teaching, training and mentoring her peers.

Professor William Zimmerman

Professor Will Zimmerman is honoured as a ScholarGPS Highly Ranked Scholar

Highly Ranked Scholars are the most productive authors whose works are of profound impact and of utmost quality.