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6 January 2022

New on-board system will allow trains to instantly detect leaves on the line

Engineers from the University of Sheffield, Loughborough University and engineering firm Perpetuum have partnered to develop a new on-board system for trains that can identify low adhesion hazards such as leaves on the line
Professor Tao Wang standing next to one of the extensive device characterisation and testing facilities in the photoluminescence and electroluminescence laboratories at the University of Sheffield
One of the extensive device characterisation and testing facilities in the photoluminescence and electroluminescence laboratories at the University of Sheffield.
4 January 2022

Ultimate micro-displays and visible light communication devices being developed by Sheffield researchers

A revolutionary new way of making micro-displays that is set to bring the next generation of smartphones, smartwatches and VR headsets with higher resolution, speed and efficiency, is being developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.

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15 December 2021

University and Council work together to help Sheffield hospitality businesses solve ventilation problems, reducing the spread of Covid-19

A new research project that could help hospitality venues improve their ventilation systems in order to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 over winter, is being launched by researchers from the Department of Civil & Structural Engineering.
Dr Zoltan Kis
15 December 2021

Vaccine development and mass-production set to be accelerated by new manufacturing unit

In a project led by Dr Zoltán Kis from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, researchers are developing new ways to rapidly develop and mass manufacture mRNA vaccines and therapeutics at low cost and high quality.

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