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George Mappin Building - home of Engineering

Faculty of Engineering excellence confirmed by students in National Student Survey

Sheffield Engineering subjects recognised amongst the best in the Russell Group
INWED25

Empowering tomorrow's engineers: The Faculty of Engineering marks INWED25

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), a two-day event was held at the University's Diamond building last month, offering an inspiring look at the remarkable achievements and varied journeys of women in engineering.
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. 
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.
A close up of a woman holding a plastic bottle containing hand cream in a supermarket

Switch to a bio-based economy boosted by new University of Sheffield initiative

The discovery phase for a new network that is set to help speed up the development and adoption of bio-based and biodegradable packaging - reducing our reliance on fossil resources - has been launched by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
Group of girls interacting at STEM event

Event inspires next generation of engineers

Local school children experience interactive insight into science, technology, engineering and maths at Exploring STEM event at the University of Sheffield
Students attending GEC / EYH

Enhancing Engineering Education through Alumni Mentorship

In The Faculty of Engineering our commitment is to provide students with an engineering education that extends beyond theory.
Houses being constructed at a site in the UK

Study to explore if circular economy can meet needs of UK's buildings

A new project led by researchers from Civil Engineering will explore the extent to which the circular economy could meet the UK’s building needs using zero new material extractions, zero emissions and zero waste.
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Sheffield to partner in new £42.5m Dstl Materials Centre of Excellence

Sheffield is delighted to be a Partner in this new advanced materials centre of excellence, and to support the development of exciting new materials for extreme environments