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UK-first aviation fuel testing centre delivers first results in push for greener flights

The University of Sheffield has announced a major milestone in the push for greener aviation, as it produces its first report from testing a new sustainable aviation fuel.
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The elite award showcase rewarding the founders of the future

Congratulations to James who won with his pitch for Project Vex to regional investors and business leaders at The Emerge: Be enterprising Awards Showcase this month.
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Postdoctoral researcher explores the hidden science of pipe failure

How do aging cast iron pipes actually start leaking? Edward John, is the highlight in a new UKWIR video looking at his PhD research that uncovers how pressure changes in old cast iron pipes can cause cracks and leaks over time.
Hollie at the Undergraduate of The Year Awards

Civil & Structural Engineering student shortlisted for the targetJobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards

We're thrilled to share that Civil & Structural Engineering student Hollie Wilson was shortlisted for the Female Undergraduate of the Year and Awards - a fantastic achievement.

Reuse research with Elliott Wood

Unlocking practical ways to assess and enable reuse of buildings: cutting waste, reducing carbon, and helping the industry build more sustainably with Elliott Wood - a new PhD research initiative in partnership with BuildZero.
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2025 Engineering Research Symposium

PGR and PDRAs from the Faculty came together for the annual Engineering Researcher Symposium and the School had two winners: Best Presentation (Session 4) for Fran Slater and Best Head of School for Prof. Martin Mayfield-Tulip.
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Engineering student team wins People’s Prize in global design competition

Student's from the School win People's Prize at the Engineering for People Design Challenge 2024/25.
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Technician takes top status with IEng professional registration

Adam Higham-Naylor, Engineering Technician from the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, has been awarded Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.
Students from Project SunRide stood with a representative from their sponsor - Labman Automation
Students from Project Sunride who are representing the University of Sheffield in Race2Space, with their sponsor Labman Automation. Credit: Project Sunride.

UK’s future space scientists take off in world’s largest rocket firing competition finale

Some of the UK’s brightest young engineers have gathered at the historic site of Britain’s Cold War rocket programme for the climax of the world’s biggest student rocket firing competition (25 June - 11 July).