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Sheffield Engineering maintains top-tier position in latest National Student Survey

Sheffield remains a leading destination for engineering education; ranked first in the Russell Group for Engineering and Technology across four core themes: teaching, learning opportunities, assessment and feedback, and student voice.
Amber Keegan and Professor Conchúr Ó Brádaigh
Amber Keegan (right) and Professor Conchúr Ó Brádaigh

Sheffield graduate who improved athlete welfare in British swimming awarded Chancellor's Medal

PhD graduate, Dr Amber Keegan, has been awarded the Chancellor's Medal—one of the highest honours bestowed by the University of Sheffield.
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The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has opened a new facility that is set to give the UK next-generation aerospace manufacturing capabilities.

Investing in the future of aerospace production: Landmark R&D facility to boost UK aircraft manufacturing

A major R&D facility that will give the UK next-generation aerospace manufacturing capabilities - accelerating production times and using advanced materials to make aircraft lighter - has officially opened in South Yorkshire.
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Boost for skills and research as Sheffield joins new Defence Universities Alliance

The University of Sheffield is one of 35 universities across the UK to form new Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) to boost UK defence industry skills and support vital research into new defence technologies.
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Next wave of display technology set to be unlocked by University of Sheffield spinout

Next-generation screen technology, capable of making smartwatch, PC and other consumer electronics’ displays more affordable and durable, is being pioneered by a University of Sheffield spin-out company.

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Jet engine innovation earns Aerospace students top prize 

Aerospace engineering undergraduate students take first place for their work on understanding the effects of advanced manufacturing processes on the performance of safety critical titanium alloy parts as part of the Industrial Training Programme.
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Sheffield AI research highlighted in Financial Times feature on UK digital economy

Professor James Marshall, Director of the Centre for Machine Intelligence, discusses how South Yorkshire's physical AI and advanced engineering are driving UK economic growth outside of London.
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Forging a Responsible Future: University of Sheffield's Centre for Machine Intelligence Unveils 2026 Strategy

The University of Sheffield’s Centre for Machine Intelligence (CMI) has launched its Strategy 2026, a plan to advance artificial intelligence while championing responsible, human-centric development.
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) image of the protein binding to DNA

DNA discovery could shield key healthy cells from chemotherapy side effects

A new discovery of how cells maintain their DNA could help protect healthy cells from the side effects of chemotherapy.