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Flora Hippisley-Cox holding the Intern of the Year award

University of Sheffield student wins Intern of the Year prize from Siemens

A University of Sheffield student who has dedicated the past year to inspiring the next generation of engineers, working tirelessly to support and champion women in STEM, has been named Intern of the Year.
Bhattacharyya award winners

University of Sheffield AMRC and Boeing win award with their catalysing industry-academia research

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and Boeing have won the 2024 Bhattacharyya Award, a prestigious honour backed by the UK Government, that celebrates the most impactful collaborations between academia and indus
The Diamond

University of Sheffield top in England for working with businesses and public engagement

The University of Sheffield is one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses and public and community engagement, according to the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
The AMRC's Factory 2050 building as seen from the air
The University of Sheffield AMRC is a partner in the CDT. Seen here is its Factory 2050 facility - a hugely successful advanced manufacturing research centre that has set the standard for academic and industry R&D.

University of Sheffield AMRC and Boeing partnership shortlisted for government-backed award

The University of Sheffield AMRC and Boeing are among the finalists announced in this year’s Bhattacharyya Award – a government-backed prize which celebrates the UK’s most impactful academia-industry collaborations.
Representatives from UKAEA and the University of Sheffield stood outside UKAEA's facility in Rotherham
Representatives from the UKAEA and the University of Sheffield at UKAEA's facility in Rotherham

UKAEA and University of Sheffield partnership to drive development of fusion technology

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of Sheffield have entered a partnership that is set to drive the development of fusion technology and the UK’s future fusion industry.
A woman sat on a bench using a mobile phone outside of an airport

UK’s first national 6G research facility to be opened by University of Sheffield

A major new research facility that will help the UK be a world leader in 6G technology is set to be established at the University of Sheffield.
Professor Jim Litster in DIZ
Vice President for Engineering Professor Jim Litster with DIZ Advisors.

University of Sheffield and Siemens ‘Digital Innovation Zone’ welcomes first students

The new Digital Innovation Zone is now open to students. The facility, co-created in partnership with Siemens, the biggest industrial manufacturing firm in Europe and both globally and in the UK, this facility represents a first for Siemens.
An antimony-based LiDAR sensor chip seen close up being handled in a lab
Credit: Phlux Technology

University of Sheffield start-up secures £4m investment to bring ‘world first’ sensor to mass market

A University of Sheffield spin-out company has secured the backing of leading deep tech investors to bring its revolutionary infrared sensors - a game changer for robotics and self-driving machines - to the mass market.
David Richards and Professor Koen Lamberts

Power of data science will help UK manufacturers cut energy bills, boost productivity and increase competitiveness

UK manufacturers will be able to cut energy bills, boost productivity and become even more competitive with the launch of bleeding-edge digital tools and technologies to harness the power of data science in their factories.