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polyurethane mesh
A section through the new material showing how it mimics the native female tissue in having three layers of interconnected fibres which distend when stretched but then bounce back to their size and shape

Hope on the horizon for women with urinary incontinence

Researchers have identified a promising alternative material for treating the condition of stress urinary incontinence.
Academics receiving an award

Success at the IChemE 2025 Global Awards

Two projects from the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering were shortlisted as finalists at this year's IChemE 2025 Global Awards.
John Crane at AMRC Training Centre
John Crane representatives touring the AMRC's world-leading facilities

Driving innovation and talent: marking one year in partnership with John Crane

Since signing a Memorandum of Understanding in October 2024, the University of Sheffield's strategic partnership with John Crane has gone from strength to strength.
4 students standing outside the Diamond holding their smartwatch device

University of Sheffield engineering students claim runner-up title in assistive technology global design challenge. 

Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science students are taking the world of assistive technology by storm with their innovative ‘Hear4Me’ smartwatch device that empowers people with hearing loss to detect and navigate important environmental sounds.

ReNewFood: New project aims to enhance flavour of meat alternatives

ReNewFood is a new project led by Matthew Hutchinson to commercialise the research outputs of Dr. Kang Lan Tee and Prof. Tuck Seng Wong in our Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.
houses under construction

Experts say building standards are failing to deliver healthy ventilation

A panel of leading scientists and engineers contribute to a report on air pollution by England’s Chief Medical Officer.
An antimony-based LiDAR sensor chip seen close up being handled in a lab
Credit: Phlux Technology

University of Sheffield start-up secures £4m investment to bring ‘world first’ sensor to mass market

A University of Sheffield spin-out company has secured the backing of leading deep tech investors to bring its revolutionary infrared sensors - a game changer for robotics and self-driving machines - to the mass market.
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Multi-million pound project aims to combat disinformation with cutting edge artificial intelligence tools

A Department of Computer Science research team is collaborating on a major new European project to develop and build trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to deploy in the fight against increasingly sophisticated digital disinformation.
Mechanical Services Team

Mechanical Services Team respond to urgent request from Sheffield hospital

Mechanical engineers replace damaged part for important medical equipment at local Sheffield hospital, saving time and minimalising service disruption for patients.