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School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

We empower students and staff to tackle global challenges through modern electrical and electronic engineering. Our excellence lies in scientific rigor, discipline depth, and real-world impact, creating a world-class environment for education and research.

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Students helping each other with one of the tasks at Girls into Electronics day
Undergraduate study 
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PhD study 
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About the school

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The main entrance of the Sir Frederick Mappin Building
About us 
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People 

News

Invisible power of infrared sensor technology

The invisible power of infrared sensor technology

From self-driving cars to facial recognition, infrared sensors are all around us and our novel semiconductor research is taking this technology to the next level.
Precision Neurotechnologies

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering leads new research in Precision Neurotechnologies with ARIA Funding.

The University of Sheffield is at the forefront of a national effort to revolutionise neurotechnology, having secured funding as part of a £69 million Precision Neurotechnologies initiative launched by the Advanced Research & Invention Agency (ARIA).
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How can the UK help define 6G, and develop and implement 6G technologies?

Professor Timothy O'Farrell from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering contributes to a new UK Government Parliamentary Post on 6G mobile technology.

Placement Year Awards 2024

Celebrating exceptional achievements at the inaugural Placement Year Awards 2024

Students from the School of Electrical and Electronic have been highly commended at this year’s inaugural edition of the Placement Year Awards, bringing together students, placement providers, and University employability staff.

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School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Sir Frederick Mappin Building
The University of Sheffield
Mappin Street
Sheffield
S1 4DT

Contact us

Email: eee@sheffield.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0)114 222 5250

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Female student using a circuit board in the Electronics lab