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New technology which freezes fallen leaves to clear the way for customers will be trialled this autumn

New technology which blasts dry ice onto the train tracks to clear away fallen leaves will be trialled in the North East this autumn. Professor Roger Lewis comments.

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Wull Technologies and University of Sheffield launch Royce ICP Project to accelerate sustainable acoustic innovation

Wull Technologies has launched CASA (Collaboration Advancing Sustainable Acoustics) supported by the Henry Royce Institute’s Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP). 
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Brain injury specialist receives acclaimed Royal Academy Fellowship

Dr Xiancheng Yu awarded the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Research Fellowship.
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School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering Courses Soar in The Guardian University Guide 2026

Undergraduate courses once again receive high praise in the latest Guardian University Guide.

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Technician’s career advances with IEng professional registration

Sam Gibson, Engineering Technician, has been awarded Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
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Pruning in 3D

Aerospace Engineering student, Elliott Nurcombe, helps local company Ernest Wright design their new Nurseryman Scissors.

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Digital twins to help reduce childhood fractures

New digital twins that could help doctors better understand the causes of fractures in children, are being developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
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Engineering student employs IoT to test nudge theory with real-world results

A research project exploring how nudge theory can influence ultra-low flushing toilet usage in communal washrooms by implementing Internet of Things devices, has potential for improving sustainability of public facilities in office buildings & beyond
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Applying AI to Reduce Sewer Spills

Discover how University of Sheffield engineers have developed an artificial intelligence system to detect sewer blockages and help reduce river pollution throughout Yorkshire.