News

News stories

Engineering Heartspace building entrance

Top-five positions for Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering at Sheffield in latest Guardian rankings 2027

Outstanding results confirm the School’s position amongst the best in the UK
A view of a river winding through a forest in the Peak District

Sewage, rat pee and toxic algae: Open water swimming is booming, but is it bad for your health?

Swimming in rivers and lakes is booming, but heavy rain, sewage overflows and farm runoff can lead to disease outbreaks: Dr Isabel Douterelo Soler comments.

Published by BBC Future
A woman sitting down on the road holding her ankle after sustaining an injury while jogging

Next-gen ankle implants to help young arthritis sufferers regain mobility

The next generation of ankle replacements that could restore mobility in young people suffering from a debilitating but overlooked condition, are being developed by a global team of researchers.

Man holding certificate in the Heartspace

From a Sheffield PhD to a global scale-up: how Rivelin Rail is shaping rail safety worldwide

Discover how Emerge helped Mechanical Engineering alum Ben to go from Sheffield PhD to managing a global scale-up.
Athena Swan logo

Department secures Silver Award from Athena Swan

The Department of Civil and Structural Engineering is proud to announce it has been awarded a Silver Award from Athena Swan, in recognition of its work to ensure gender equality in the workplace.