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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.
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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.

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Engineers link brains to computers using 3D printed implants

Prof Ivan Minev from Automatic Control and Systems Engineering, and Prof Pavel Musienko from St Petersburg State University, have developed a prototype neural implant that could be used to develop treatments for problems in the nervous system.
Eye test

Waste from the food chain could hold the clue to treating eye infections worldwide

A new laboratory model that can be used to test treatments for preventing and curing eye infections caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses, while also reducing the number of animals used in medical research, has been developed by Sheffield enginners.

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Engineering Heartspace nominated for most inspiring learning space 

The University of Sheffield’s newly opened Engineering Heartspace building has been nominated for the ‘inspiring learning space’ award at the 2020 Education Estates Awards. 
Weronika Pawlowska

Student scoops Undergraduate of the Year Award 2020

Weronika Pawlowska has won the prestigious TARGETjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards which recognises and celebrates the best student talent in the UK.

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University of Sheffield engineers to help major manufacturer eliminate fossil fuels in its supply chain

Engineers from the University of Sheffield will help one of the world’s leading manufacturers of cleaning and laundry products remove fossil fuels from its supply chain under a new initiative announced today (Wednesday 2 September 2020).