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Professor Conchúr Ó Brádaigh and Jo Harrison signing an MoU

Collaborative engineering solutions for UK water infrastructure

The University of Sheffield and United Utilities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which outlines a shared vision for future collaborative growth in both research and student engagement.
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New ultrasonic measurement technology to drive efficiency across chemical, food, and pharma slurries

A team of engineers from the School are partnering with Johnson Matthey, a leader in sustainable technology solutions, to develop sensors that monitor particulates and powders during the manufacturing process.
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PhD student secures prestigious Peter Watson Prize for engineering excellence

Mechanical Engineering postgraduate student Gladys Peretti, won Best Presentation for her paper on measuring viscosity using an ultrasound method at the Engineering Integrity Society (EIS) finals in December 2025. 
University of Sheffield PhD students supported by EDF
(LtR) EDF-supported University of Sheffield PhD students William Davies, Michael Greenall and Ioni Kalospyrou

EDF Energy

The University of Sheffield has become an integral part of EDF UK’s innovation strategy and talent pipeline as their mutually beneficial partnership continues to go from strength to strength.
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Leading biomechanics expert secures prestigious UKRI Fellowship

Dr Vee San Cheong awarded the coveted UK Research and Innovation’s Future Leader Fellowship for her research on developing revolutionary 3D-printed orthopaedic implants for faster bone healing.
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New technology which freezes fallen leaves to clear the way for customers will be trialled this autumn

New technology which blasts dry ice onto the train tracks to clear away fallen leaves will be trialled in the North East this autumn. Professor Roger Lewis comments.

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Brain injury specialist receives acclaimed Royal Academy Fellowship

Dr Xiancheng Yu awarded the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Research Fellowship.
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Wull Technologies and University of Sheffield launch Royce ICP Project to accelerate sustainable acoustic innovation

Wull Technologies has launched CASA (Collaboration Advancing Sustainable Acoustics) supported by the Henry Royce Institute’s Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP). 
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School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering Courses Soar in The Guardian University Guide 2026

Undergraduate courses once again receive high praise in the latest Guardian University Guide.