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University of Sheffield PhD students supported by EDF
(LtR) EDF-supported University of Sheffield PhD students William Davies, Michael Greenall and Ioni Kalospyrou

EDF Energy

The University of Sheffield has become an integral part of EDF UK’s innovation strategy and talent pipeline as their mutually beneficial partnership continues to go from strength to strength.
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The National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) reaches a major milestone with the completion of their sixth round of accession.

The University of Sheffield has been part of NBIC since 2018. Our research in biofilms covers multiple areas such as antimicrobial resistance, environmental engineering and industrial biotechnology.
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14 innovative sustainability research projects to receive funding through Grantham Amplification Fund Initiative

Engineering amongst 14 research projects to be awarded funding from the Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures to help tackle the planet’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
Placement Year Awards 2025

Celebrating exceptional achievements at the Placement Year Awards 2025

Congratulations to our engineering students who excelled at the Placement Year Awards this year.

Matteo Di Benedetti

Dr Matteo Di Benedetti appointed to SEFI Board

Dr Matteo Di Benedetti, Senior University Teacher, has been appointed to the Board of the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI) for the 2025–2028 term.

Sheffield Business Awards 2025 (2)

University of Sheffield spin-outs celebrate triple success at the Sheffield Business Awards 2025

Two spin-out companies from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering take home three awards between them at this year's Sheffield Business Awards.

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.

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.