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APPG Semiconductors Reception

University of Sheffield researchers engage with UK policymakers at APPG for Semiconductors reception

The event highlighted both the school and the University’s research excellence and reinforced its role in shaping national semiconductor policy and innovation.
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University of Sheffield to lead £12.5m national centre for next-generation semiconductor systems

The University of Sheffield is leading a new £12.5 million national research centre to strengthen the UK’s ability to design the next generation of advanced electronic systems and support the ambitions of the UK Semiconductor Strategy.
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Advanced virtual simulations set to reshape care for patients with multiple long-term conditions

Advanced virtual simulation could revolutionise NHS care for those living with multiple long-term health conditions, thanks to a major new £6.1 million research partnership led by the University of Sheffield.
(LtoR) Founders Edward George and William Toms
(LtoR) ProtoGT Founders Edward George and William Toms

From bedroom to boardroom: enterprising student duo set up thriving Sheffield business

An entrepreneurial student duo has built their fledgling engineering firm from a bedroom startup to a full-scale city centre operation - all while balancing the demands of their Master’s degree studies.

Sheffield students launch a two-stage rocket in California

Students from the Faculty of Engineering launched a two-stage rocket in California in an attempt to reach an altitude of 100,000ft.
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Top results for electronic and electrical engineering at the University of Sheffield in this year's National Student Survey

2023 National Student Survey results rank the the University of Sheffield in the Russell Group top ten for electronic and electrical engineering across all categories, and in the top three for three categories
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Rocket science in the desert: A trip to California with Project Sunride

Blog post written by 2nd Year Electronic and Electrical Engineering student Marawan, who recently visited California with the Sunride team on a mission to beat the current national altitude record held by the team's previous rocket.
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Sheffield researchers to develop more efficient and sustainable landing gear systems for the aviation industry

Researchers from the Faculty of Engineering are collaborating with industry on LANDOne, a £37.8 million project to deliver new greener landing gear systems.

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University of Sheffield receives grant to boost semiconductor skills in the UK

A new Innovate UK funded project run by the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering and the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering Education aims to address the semiconductor skills shortage in the UK