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University of Sheffield Doctoral Researcher presents metamodel at international conference

Doctoral Research Liang Kong attended the World Sustainable Energy Days 2025 (WSED) event in Austria, as a young energy efficiency researcher.
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The University of Sheffield to co-lead £5m hub to support national nuclear waste strategy

The next generation of experts needed to safely and securely manage the UK’s legacy nuclear materials will be trained by The Universities of Manchester and Sheffield.

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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).
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US and China lead G20 in search for hydrogen fuels

The US and China are leading the G20 in efforts to develop hydrogen fuels, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.
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Prof Jon Gibbins explains carbon capture technology on BBC Radio 4

Professor Jon Gibbins, from the University of Sheffield's Department of Mechanical Engineering, explained to BBC Radio 4's Tech Tent how carbon capture technology works and its costs.

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University of Sheffield engineer recognised for impact on society and economy

An engineering researcher from the University of Sheffield has been awarded a prestigious fellowship in recognition of her research that promises significant benefits to society and the economy.
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Research project with Rolls Royce will increase the understanding of fuel injection for a more sustainable future

Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian, Dr Spiridon Siouris and Dr Ehsan Alborzi from the Department of Mechanical Engineering are contributing research to a project with Rolls Royce and other partners to improve engine design and reduce carbon emissions.

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Prof Neil Hyatt speaks to CNN about the reported radiation leak at the Taishan nuclear power plant in China

Neil Hyatt from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering discussed the reported leak at the Taishan nuclear power plant in China, and whether there is a risk to human health. Watch the video at the link here.

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Claire Corkhill speaks to BBC Radio 4's PM show about problems at a nuclear power station in China

The Taishan nuclear power station in China is reporting a leak - but what has happened and should we be worried? Claire Corkhill from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering spoke to the BBC. Segment starts at 19:24.

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