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An MoU being signed

Strengthening global ties with Mahidol University following WUN research success

Following a number of visits between the University of Sheffield and Mahidol University a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to help strengthen collaboration between the two institutions.
Matteo Di Benedetti

Dr Matteo Di Benedetti appointed to SEFI Board

Dr Matteo Di Benedetti, Senior University Teacher, has been appointed to the Board of the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI) for the 2025–2028 term.

Sheffield Business Awards 2025 (2)

University of Sheffield spin-outs celebrate triple success at the Sheffield Business Awards 2025

Two spin-out companies from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering take home three awards between them at this year's Sheffield Business Awards.

Jon Heffernan fellow announcement

Professor Jon Heffernan elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

He joins key figures in the field of engineering and technology to its fellowship, having been elected at the academy's annual general meeting.

pipets

Reducing roadworks with tiny robots

In a world-first, UK researchers led by Professor Kirill Horoshenkov are developing tiny robots capable of locating blockages and leaks in water and sewage pipes.
machines at work

Verbalising machine needs with data

Manufacturing companies strive for high productivity and minimal waste but some failures are out of their control. Professor George Panoutsos has developed a framework to understand the needs of machines and prevent these future failures.
A group of academics inspecting rubble inside a damaged building in Syria

Recycling rubble left behind by war could help rebuild key infrastructure

Concrete rubble left behind by war could be recycled and used to help rebuild key infrastructure quicker and more sustainably, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.
Image shows abstract representation of neural network

University of Sheffield becomes member of newly-established Turing University Network

The University of Sheffield has further strengthened its ties with The Alan Turing Institute as it joins the UK’s national centre for data science and AI’s newly launched Turing University Network.
An offshore wind turbine seen from above

Sheffield involved in major collaboration to develop ways for wind turbines to generate more energy

A major collaboration between universities and energy companies has made vital improvements to offshore wind turbines, which could help them generate more renewable energy and reduce the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels.