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The University of Sheffield joins £38M DECSAM programme to scale sustainable aerospace additive manufacturing

The University of Sheffield is collaborating on DECSAM, a £38m UK programme led by Airbus to industrialise L-PBF—cutting cost, boosting productivity and improving sustainability.

6 November 2025

Professor Emeritus Mark Rainforth announced as winner of the 2025 RMS President’s Award

We are delighted to announce Emeritus Professor Mark Rainforth has been awarded the 2025 RMS President's Award. This prestigious honour recognises his exceptional voluntary contribution to the work of the Society.

The Royal Microscopical Society (RMS) 11 November 2025

New network to fast-track health and environment breakthroughs using DNA and RNA innovations

University of Sheffield to be part of a network to fast-track health and environment breakthroughs using DNA and RNA innovations. Over £900,000 in funding secured to remove barriers slowing down scientific innovation.

6 November 2025

Strengthening global ties with Mahidol University following WUN research success

Following a number of visits between the University of Sheffield and Mahidol University a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to help strengthen collaboration between the two institutions.

30 October 2025

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2nd UK-SEA Vax Hub all-partners meeting marks a major milestone in regional vaccine collaboration

The UK-SEA Vax Hub's 2nd All-Partners Meeting in Malaysia took place from 18-20 June 2025. Over 150 delegates from across the globe collaborated on capacity building & sustainable innovation, aiming for regional vaccine self-reliance.

26 June 2025

Royal Society of Chemistry prize winners

Researchers in the School have been recognised for their exceptional achievements and groundbreaking contributions across the chemical sciences.

25 June 2025

University of Sheffield researchers to transform UK steel and manufacturing

Two major new research hubs that are set to revolutionise UK steel and digital manufacturing, have been launched with the help of researchers from the University of Sheffield.

19 June 2025

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University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

The University of Sheffield has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.