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All the latest news from the Faculty of Engineering. 
Factory-in-a-box Industrialised Construction demonstrator

Watch a home built in 10 days as Sheffield’s ‘factory-in-a-box’ demonstrates a solution to the housing crisis

A family home has been built from scratch in all weathers in 10 days as University of Sheffield experts demonstrate a revolutionary ‘factory-in-a-box’ system designed to address the UK housing crisis.
Professor Shuisheng He

University of Sheffield appoints Chair of Fusion Technology

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Shuisheng He as Chair in Fusion Technology.
(LtoR) Founders Edward George and William Toms
(LtoR) ProtoGT Founders Edward George and William Toms

From bedroom to boardroom: enterprising student duo set up thriving Sheffield business

An entrepreneurial student duo has built their fledgling engineering firm from a bedroom startup to a full-scale city centre operation - all while balancing the demands of their Master’s degree studies.
Professor Ben Morgan
Professor Ben Morgan

University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre appoints permanent CEO

Professor Ben Morgan has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), following a successful term as Interim CEO.
Gaby Eklid

Engineering technician shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year awards.

Congratulations to Gaby, Engineering Technician Apprentice with the AMRC, who has been shortlisted in the Rotherham Council and Rotherham Advertiser annual awards. 
Technician receiving an award

Outstanding technical talent: Jonathan Fullwood

Congratulations to Jonathan Fullwood, who has been awarded one of this year's eleven prestigious Papin Prizes.
KE Awards 2025

Knowledge Exchange and Impact Award winners announced

The University's second annual Knowledge Exchange and Impact Awards honoured colleagues for their exceptional achievements and the far-reaching impact of their collaborations with partners at local, national and international levels.
Winning student team with certificates

Engineering student team wins People’s Prize in global design competition

Two student teams from the University of Sheffield's Global Engineering Challenge (GEC) programme represented the faculty at the Engineering for People Design Challenge 2024/25.
Students watching a presentation at a conference

2025 Engineering Research Symposium

PGR and PDRAs from the Faculty came together for the annual Engineering Researcher Symposium.