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The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield with four of the academics who have been elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering's Fellowship
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).

Professor Timothy O’Farrell is one of five University of Sheffield academics elected to Royal Academy of Engineering’s Fellowship

Professor Timothy O’Farrell from the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering is one of five academics at the University of Sheffield to have been honoured with one of the most prestigious awards in engineering, announced today (20/09/23)
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Top results for electronic and electrical engineering at the University of Sheffield in this year's National Student Survey

2023 National Student Survey results rank the the University of Sheffield in the Russell Group top ten for electronic and electrical engineering across all categories, and in the top three for three categories
Photograph of team elevating rocket to a vertical orientation on launch rail
Elevating rocket to a vertical orientation on launch rail

Rocket science in the desert: A trip to California with Project Sunride

Blog post written by 2nd Year Electronic and Electrical Engineering student Marawan, who recently visited California with the Sunride team on a mission to beat the current national altitude record held by the team's previous rocket.
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New prosperity partnership between University of Sheffield and Phlux Technology to accelerate communications research

The new EPSRC-funded project could generate step changes in performance for the communication systems we use every day.
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New EEE student project combines music and engineering for guitar pedal innovation

Sheffield Sound Systems is a dynamic and hands-on opportunity for Electronic and Electrical Engineering students to improve their skills while designing creative circuits to produce interesting sounds.

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Top five ranking success in league tables for electrical and electronic engineering at the University of Sheffield

For electrical and electronic engineering, the 2024 University Guide from the Guardian sees an impressive rankings improvement of sixteen places to joint third, whilst the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 places Sheffield joint fifth
Professor Jo Shien Ng in her laboratory

BBC News speaks to Professor Jo Shien Ng from EEE Department about how semiconductors are used (BBC News website)

Professor John Goodenough discusses the detail of System on Chip design for a modern mobile phone as part of his introductory lecture, 'I'll have a bag of chips with that!'
Professor John Goodenough discusses the detail of System on Chip design for a modern mobile phone as part of his introductory lecture, 'I'll have a bag of chips with that!'

Professor John Goodenough from EEE Department joins government panel to steer future of semiconductor sector (UK Gov website)
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University of Sheffield receives grant to boost semiconductor skills in the UK

A new Innovate UK funded project run by the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering and the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering Education aims to address the semiconductor skills shortage in the UK
Photograph of ambassadors, staff members, attendees and a few MiRo robots at Girls into Electronics 2023

Department's Girls into Electronics Event inspires engineers of the future

For the second year in the row the Department has collaborated with UKESF to run Girls into Electronics, an event introducing female and non-binary students to the world of electronics. This year also saw a visit from Apple's engineering design team.
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University of Sheffield Offshore Wind Partnership shortlisted for World Sustainability Awards

The EPSRC Prosperity Partnership: a new partnership in Offshore Wind, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award recognising its positive impact on sustainability
Students at the AMRC Hackathon

Himanshu’s month of Hackathon success

In this blog post, Electrical and Electronic Engineering student Himanshu reflects on several hackathons he has taken part in recently at the University of Sheffield.