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Sheffield hosts UK debut of world’s leading structural control and monitoring conference 

World-leading experts, academics, and industry pioneers in structural engineering gathered in Sheffield for the 9th World Conference on Structural Control and Monitoring (9WCSCM). 

The tiny robot designed to solve a massive underground crisis

As growing populations and shifting weather patterns strain ageing sewer systems globally, an EU-funded project is developing a robot that could help prevent sewage spills. The Pipeon team at ICAIR feature.

Published by the Wall Street Journal
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Global experts gather at Sheffield workshop to address rail fatigue and wear

The MERail Group hosted the International Collaborative Research Initiative (ICRI) on Rolling Contact Fatigue (RCF) and Wear of Rails and Wheels at a three-day technical workshop last month.
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Top-five positions for Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering at Sheffield in latest Guardian rankings 2027

Outstanding results confirm the School’s position amongst the best in the UK
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Sewage, rat pee and toxic algae: Open water swimming is booming, but is it bad for your health?

Swimming in rivers and lakes is booming, but heavy rain, sewage overflows and farm runoff can lead to disease outbreaks: Dr Isabel Douterelo Soler comments.

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Next-gen ankle implants to help young arthritis sufferers regain mobility

The next generation of ankle replacements that could restore mobility in young people suffering from a debilitating but overlooked condition, are being developed by a global team of researchers.

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From a Sheffield PhD to a global scale-up: how Rivelin Rail is shaping rail safety worldwide

Discover how Emerge helped Mechanical Engineering alum Ben to go from Sheffield PhD to managing a global scale-up.
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Top Russell Group rankings for the subjects of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering at Sheffield

Outstanding student feedback highlights the high quality of teaching and support across the School.

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At the cutting edge of Rolls-Royce aero-engines

Explore how Professor Matt Marshall’s team built a blade testing platform, giving new insights that saved Rolls-Royce’s aero-engine fleet over £100M while improving safety and efficiency.