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Make Sheffield the start of something special. When you study here you get one of the best student experiences in the UK.

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A masters from Sheffield means in-depth knowledge, advanced skills, and the confidence to achieve your ambitions.

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At Sheffield, you’ll join a supportive community of scholars who share your passion. Our reputation for excellence attracts some of the best minds in the world.

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Our weekly online sessions help you find out about different aspects of University life.

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Research

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Approaching uncertainty

When it comes to making difficult decisions, how honest are we with ourselves about what we don’t know? The Sheffield Elicitation Framework helps combat decision-making uncertainties.

Creating a gold standard tool
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Research that changes lives

Our four flagship research institutes are taking an interdisciplinary approach to the biggest challenges facing the planet.

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Our impact

Our researchers are making life-changing discoveries and solving problems that have a global impact.

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The University of Sheffield Player is the place to discover and explore videos, podcasts and digital exhibitions about our research. Anytime, anywhere.

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News

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Four of the academics who have been elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering's Fellowship with the University of Sheffield's Vice-Chancellor (end left) and Vice-President for Engineering (end right).

Five University of Sheffield academics elected to Royal Academy of Engineering

Five academics from the University of Sheffield have been honoured with one of the most prestigious awards in engineering, announced today (20 September 2023).
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Scientist’s 50-year study reveals climate change and avian flu impact on UK seabirds

A scientist who has dedicated his life to studying seabirds has revealed how climate change has led to mass mortality events and altered breeding times, in one of the world’s longest running studies of its kind.
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University of Sheffield ranked among the top in Good University Guide 2024

The University of Sheffield has been ranked among the top in the UK within The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
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UK manufacturers need more support to help us reach net zero, new report says

The UK needs to make better electrical machines and make its manufacturing processes more efficient if it is to reach net zero by 2050, according to a world leading group of engineers.

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