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Computer models of paediatric femora in very young children at different ages
Computer models of paediatric femora in very young children at different ages

Digital twins to help reduce childhood fractures

New digital twins that could help doctors better understand the causes of fractures in children, are being developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
Firth court

Driving innovation with successful spinouts

This academic year has seen the incorporation of seven new spinout companies from the Faculty of Engineering.
Group shot of smiling engineering students from Tennessee University

American engineers in Sheffield: a collaborative learning journey

30 students from Tickle College of Engineering, University of Tennessee, gained hands-on experience in the University’s Diamond building as part of their ‘Engineering in London’ study abroad programme last month.
The view of a plane's wing against a blue sky with clouds as seen from a passenger window

University of Sheffield to speed up sustainable aviation fuel production

The University of Sheffield has been awarded UK government funding to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel and bring passengers a step closer to greener flights.
The SunFire rocket engine being successfully hot fired

3D printed student rocket engine breaks record

A liquid rocket engine - similar to the kind used by pioneering space companies such as SpaceX - has been built using 3D printing by students at the University of Sheffield.
Solar Pannels

Novel battery storage with solar power could be low-cost clean energy solution

The costs of combining a novel type of battery storage with solar power have been predicted by Sheffield researchers - though research gaps remain.
Banner celebrating external partnership award shortlisting

University of Sheffield Offshore Wind Partnership shortlisted for World Sustainability Awards

The EPSRC Prosperity Partnership: a new partnership in Offshore Wind, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award recognising its positive impact on sustainability
Dr Dan Blackburn from the University of Sheffield introducing a study participant to the CognoSpeak system on a laptop

AI tool could speed up dementia diagnosis

A new AI tool that could help doctors assess the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s more quickly and efficiently, has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
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Reflections on collaborating with Tom Scott and the importance of making research accessible

Senior Lecturer, Dr Sam Rigby, from the Department of Civil & Structural Engineering, recently collaborated with YouTuber Tom Scott.