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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.

Seedsense

Engineering Students Reach the Final of the Engineers in Business Innovation Competition

Engineering students from Automatic Control & Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and General Engineering have made it to the final of the Engineers in Business Competition (EIBC) Awards.
Youssef Maharem

Electronic & Electrical Engineering Student wins Global Undergraduate Regional Award for Europe

Engineering student Youssef Maharem, has won the Regional Award in Engineering for Europe in the ‘Global Undergraduate Awards’ for his dissertation on research into non-invasive methods of monitoring blood glucose levels in diabetic patients.
blast map

Beirut explosion was one of the largest non-nuclear blasts in history, new analysis shows

Engineers from the Blast and Impact Engineering Research Group have published a new assessment of the explosion in the Port of Beirut to provide policymakers and the public with more accurate information on the blast.
Acoustics

Acoustics industry is key to meeting UK’s Grand Challenges

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has announced £1.3 million funding for the EPSRC UK Acoustics Network Plus (UKAN+) which is a four-year grant led by the University of Sheffield and Imperial College London.

Prof Kirill Horoshenkov

Pioneering Sheffield Engineering Professor elected to a prestigious fellowship

Professor of Acoustics Kirill V Horoshenkov from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield has been elected to a highly coveted fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering.