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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.

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New University of Sheffield spin-out company developing game-changing micro-LED technology

A new spin-out company from the University of Sheffield that is developing the next generation of micro-LED technology has officially launched this week (4 February 2020). The company is harnessing research from our Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering - a world leader in semiconductor materials and devices.
Dr Claire Corkhill - Reader in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering

University of Sheffield engineers chosen to advise government on nuclear waste management

Professor Neil Hyatt and Dr Claire Corkhill are set to support the development of policy and strategy for the safe long-term management of the UK radioactive waste inventory
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University of Sheffield launches Quantum centre to develop the technologies of tomorrow

University of Sheffield launches new research centre to revolutionise computing, communication, sensing and imaging technologies
Individual bacteria on a Nylon-12 surface

Sheffield scientists create 3D printed parts that can kill bacteria

Researchers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering have manufactured antibacterial 3D printed parts which could help stop the spread of infections in hospitals and care homes
Engineering students

Engineering students scoop top international award

An interdisciplinary eight member student team from the Faculty of Engineering successfully showcased their project OPENLUX at the annual 2019 iGEM - winning gold for 'Best Project in Track'.