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Jon Heffernan fellow announcement

Professor Jon Heffernan elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

He joins key figures in the field of engineering and technology to its fellowship, having been elected at the academy's annual general meeting.

AI

University of Sheffield is accelerating the UK’s AI future with NVIDIA

The University of Sheffield and NVIDIA are working together to advance the UK’s AI future through research, education, and upskilling initiatives.
Firth court

Driving innovation with successful spinouts

This academic year has seen the incorporation of seven new spinout companies from the Faculty of Engineering.
Schoolgirls work with current students in the robotic lab

Future Engineers Shine: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering hosts Inspiring 'Girls into Electronics' Event

The event was recently held here at the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with over 60 enthusiastic young students attending.

A close up of equipment in the National Epitaxy Facility

UK’s discovery of new semiconductor materials to be revolutionised by University of Sheffield

New AI-driven equipment will transform the UK’s semiconductor R&D, following a £7 million award in investment to the University of Sheffield.

Jake Greenwood Wordskills

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Student Competes in WorldSkills Industrial Electronics Finals
PIPEON Kick Off Meeting

Developing the next generation of robots for underground networks with PIPEON

Researchers at the University of Sheffield are developing AI-powered robotics to revolutionise sewer maintenance as part of the €8M PIPEON project.

Lightweight manufacturing at the AMRC

University of Sheffield leads the UK in engineering research income and investment

The University of Sheffield leads the UK in engineering research income and investment, according to the latest figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).
PPEMD project team intervention award winners

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering PPEMD Project Team Wins Prestigious Innovate UK Skills Intervention Award

The award, a prestigious recognition, celebrates the project team's outstanding efforts in bridging the gap between education and industry.