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A 3D tomography image of PP mesh
The University of Sheffield-led study found PP mesh fibres became stiffer and showed signs of degradation 60 days after implantation, as seen in this 3D tomography image.

Vaginal mesh scandal: new evidence reveals further failings

New evidence of the failings of the material at the centre of the vaginal mesh scandal has been revealed by a major study by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
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Call to government to develop a cross-sector UK materials strategy

Professor Joan Cordiner, on behalf of the Royal Academy of Engineering, has signed a joint letter calling on the government to develop a joined-up, cross-sector strategy for using and managing materials in the UK.
David Greenwood

71st Hatfield Memorial Lecture

This year we welcomed Professor David Greenwood to give the 71st Hatfield Memorial Lecture.
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Success at the IChemE Global Awards

At this year’s IChemE Global Awards, we had six finalists and proudly returned with two prize winners and one highly commended project.
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Celebrating our staff and students

As 2024 comes to a close we would like to showcase some highlights from our amazing staff and students from the year.

Chalisa

Student nominated for Emerging Leader award

Congratulations to undergraduate student, Chalisa, who was nominated for the ISPE Emerging Leaders award.
MOU has been signed between SIDC and Uni of Sheffield

Creating global ties with Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC)

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the University of Sheffield and Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre in Malaysia.

Professor Václav Tesař

Obituary: Professor Václav Tesař

It is with sadness that we inform you that Prof. Ing. Václav Tesař, CSc. has passed away on 23 October 2024. Between 1999 and 2004 he was a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering.
Professor Wang being elected to the European Academy of Sciences

Sheffield professor elected to prestigious European Academy of Sciences

Professor Meihong Wang, a leading expert in energy engineering, has been elected to the prestigious European Academy of Sciences.