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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.

3D printed faceshields for NHS workers

3D printing face shields for doctors and healthcare workers

Our engineers are responding to a national call for help in the fight against coronavirus by 3D-printing face shields for doctors and healthcare workers.
HoloLens

Rising to the challenge

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre has answered a national call to action by providing augmented reality headsets to production line operatives, turning the site in North Wales, AMRC Cymru, into a production facility.
Cloud Conference

Cloud Conference brings current research to a nation in lockdown

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted learning and research activities at universities worldwide, but materials engineers are leading the way to share the latest research developments in radioactive waste management through an online conference.
Genome sequencing

Sheffield scientists leading the fight against coronavirus join national consortium to map the outbreak

Scientists and clinicians from the University of Sheffield, including our Department of Computer Science, and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have joined a UK consortium to map how COVID-19 (coronavirus) spreads and behaves.
A group photo showing members of the spent fuel research team

University of Sheffield engineer wins at the Inspirational Women of Sheffield Awards

An academic from the Faculty of Engineering has won the ‘Pam Liversidge OBE Award for Engineering’ at the 2020 Inspirational Women of Sheffield Awards hosted by the Sheffield Star.