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Congratulations to Ava and Luke who have both been awarded Roy G. Post Foundation Scholarships

PhD students Ava and Luke were awarded prestigious Roy G. Post Foundation Scholarships to attend the WM2025 Conference, where they presented their research, gained valuable feedback, and connected with industry leaders.
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Getting a kick out of snooker

Student project investigates how new snooker chalk has helped eliminate the problem of kicks.
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Student’s dissertation published in prestigious online journal

Ethan, who is studying for a PhD in the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering (CMBE), has had his undergraduate dissertation published in the Journal of Materials Science and Technology (MST).
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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.