Undergraduate student profiles

See what our undergraduate students have to say about their Electrical and Electronic Engineering degrees.

An general engineering alumnus is standing on the rail with his Network Rail uniform

Seeing something I created being genuinely useful to the team, and helping move maintenance practices towards a more digital future, has been extremely rewarding.

Fudail Ajaz General Engineering alumnus

Our General Engineering graduate, Fudail shares how a broad engineering foundation prepared him for the fast-paced career of rail infrastructure. Discover his journey from Sheffield to the graduate scheme at Network Rail and get his advice on how to stand out in a competitive industry.

Kris Kothari is presenting at an event with his Northrop Grumman colleagues

Annual Placement Award winner: Kris's placement year at Northrop Grumman

Kris Kothari BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering, took an Industry Placement Year

Celebrating Success! Kris, a BEng Robotic and Mechatronic Engineering student, has been named the Annual Placement Award winner for his exceptional work. He spent his year-long placement as a Hardware Engineer contributing to projects at Northrop Grumman. Keep reading for the full story of his award-winning placement year.

Anish is standing in from of a Bentley car

Anish's award-winning placement at Bentley Motors

Anish Partab MEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering, took an Industry Placement Year

Congratulations to Anish, the recipient of the Annual Placement Award, which recognises outstanding achievement during a year-long placement. Anish earned this award for his fantastic work as a Simulations & Design Analysis Engineer at Bentley Motors. Read on to discover his placement year story!

Matt’s Five-Year Journey in General Engineering: A Story of Friendships, Fun, and Finding His Career

Matt Smith MEng General Engineering

After five years at the University of Sheffield, Matt just graduated and got a job at Arup. Read about his journey and how a unique engineering course made all the difference.

Ellie in the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) Experiment main cavern, 100m underground, visiting the Detector @CERN

How a General Engineering Degree Led Me to CERN

Ellie Ingram MEng General Engineering

Our graduate Ellie is an engineer at CERN and manages multidisciplinary projects. She will take you through her journey from a General Engineering student at Sheffield to her current role at one of the world's most renowned research facilities.

One of the best things about my placement was the variety of work and the chance to contribute meaningfully to real projects.

David Cracknell BSc Electronic and Computer Engineering

David just finished an exciting summer placement at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), and he's exciting to share all about it! From developing a VR demo to tackling real-world engineering challenges, read on and find out how this experience shaped his skills and future career plans.

I like my schedule being evenly spread throughout the week, which leaves me enough free time to enjoy my hobbies.

Malik Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering

Malik, a Pakistani student from Dubai, shares his experiences, from the challenges of programming his first robot to the joys of playing volleyball and exploring his new city.

My Sheffield experience: what I've learned and where I'm going

Garima MEng Electronics and Computer Engineering

Garima, an MEng Electronics and Computer Engineering student, shares her experience studying at Sheffield. Garima's story is a reminder that engineering isn't just about numbers and formulas; it's about passion, curiosity, and the drive to make something real.

Beyond the Classroom: Lessons Learned in Industry: Romesa Khawaja's Story

Romesa Khawaja MEng General Engineering

Romesa Khawaja, a General Engineering student in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, recently completed a 12-month industrial placement at Tata Steel. During her time at the steel company, Romesa made significant contributions to sustainability initiatives and gained valuable experience in various engineering fields. Let's discover how Romesa's industrial placement experience helped shape her career.

A Year of Growth: Harry Spears’ Industrial Placement at Bryden Wood

Harry Spears MEng General (Civil) Engineering

Looking back on his industrial placement at Bryden Wood, Harry Spears, a General Engineering student, reflects on the experience he gained in both Structural and Civil Engineering.

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