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Engineering technicians earn Papin Prize shortlist recognition

Recognised for their crucial role, the 2025 Papin Prize selection committee has shortlisted three talented technicians from across the Faculty of Engineering, acknowledging their significant impact and expertise within their respective fields.
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Sheffield students put to the test in Siemens robotics competition

Congratulations to Biomedical Engineering students, Deepti and Priscille whose team came came third in the Siemens robotics competition: 'Digitally Designed Stories'
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Building a Greener Tomorrow: Using Minecraft to Inspire Future Engineers

Members of our Sustainable Materials at Sheffield (SMASH) research group recently attended Broomhill Infant School to run an outreach session all about concrete, cement and sustainability.

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UK research explores new cement solutions for safer nuclear waste encapsulation

Researchers at the Uni of Sheffield and Sellafield Ltd. are exploring the potential of a new, eco-friendly cement to safely encapsulate nuclear waste. This collaboration could revolutionise nuclear waste encapsulation while reducing CO2 emissions.
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Dr Jennifer Johnstone-Hack has been presented with the first ISIS Springboard Award.

The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source has presented three early-career researchers with its first ISIS Springboard Awards including Jennifer Johnstone-Hack from the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering.

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Network to drive harmonisation in sustainability assessment awarded funding

The LCA Regulatory Science & Innovation Network (LCA-RSIN) has been awarded over £400,000 in Innovate UK funding, to build on a successful Discovery phase and implement the network.

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The University of Sheffield to co-lead £5m hub to support national nuclear waste strategy

The next generation of experts needed to safely and securely manage the UK’s legacy nuclear materials will be trained by The Universities of Manchester and Sheffield.

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University of Sheffield leads the UK in engineering research income and investment

The University of Sheffield leads the UK in engineering research income and investment, according to the latest figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).
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University of Sheffield to train the next generation of fusion energy experts

The Fusion Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) will start educating its first cohort of students in September 2025, equipping STEM post-graduates with the skills to support the UK’s fusion energy future.