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A 3D tomography image of PP mesh
The University of Sheffield-led study found PP mesh fibres became stiffer and showed signs of degradation 60 days after implantation, as seen in this 3D tomography image.

Vaginal mesh scandal: new evidence reveals further failings

New evidence of the failings of the material at the centre of the vaginal mesh scandal has been revealed by a major study by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
Demi infront of a slide showing 'Welcome to the BGN Hackathon'

Computer Science student wins at Google hackathon

At the recent Google BGN (Black Googler Network) hackathon, Folademilade Oyeleke, a 3rd year student studying Computer Science, and her team were amongst the winners for their project built around the theme of gamification of education.
Two researchers looking at a handheld tablet in a lab

New vaccine-making process could transform pandemic response

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have been awarded funding for their infectious disease technology that could make life-saving vaccines more readily available to the world.
Engineering Heartspace building entrance
Engineering Heartspace entrance

Sheffield Engineering Subjects Ranked Among the UK's Top 10 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Following on from the success in The Guardian and The Mail 2025 league tables, Engineering at Sheffield subjects have been ranked amongst the best by The Times and The Sunday Times.

An example of an object created by additive manufacturing

Sheffield researchers 3D-printed electric motor could revolutionise the industry

Sheffield researchers, working with collaborators at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, have developed an electric motor, using 3D printing technology, paving the way for future electric motors to increase their power using less material
A graphic with the partners of UK-HyRES on it
The hub involves The University of Bath, The University of Sheffield, University College London, University of Portsmouth, St Andrews University, University of Surrey and University of Warwick.

Hydrogen research hub awarded £11 million to help UK reach Net Zero targets

Led by the University of Bath’s Professor Tim Mays, the UK-HyRES also includes Professor Joan Cordiner, Professor Rachael Rothman and Dr Alasdair Campbell from The University of Sheffield’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.
Stock image of researcher holding up chip

University of Sheffield receives grant to boost semiconductor skills in the UK

A new Innovate UK funded project run by the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering and the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering Education aims to address the semiconductor skills shortage in the UK
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.