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Engineering at Sheffield

We are one of the biggest and best providers of engineering research and education in the UK, with over 6,700 students and an annual research income of over £150m.

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Undergraduate Open Days in October 2021 
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News

Prof Jim Litster
22 September 2021

Academy celebrates first new Fellows elected under Fit for the Future diversity initiative

Professor Jim Litster, Faculty Vice President and Head of the Faculty of Engineering, has been announced as a new Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Published via Royal Academy
Carbon Emissions
14 October 2021

UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre has been granted new funding until September 2025.

UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre (UKCCSRC), led by the University of Sheffield receives funding boost to achieve decarbonisation targets.
Students from the SunrIde team stood together at the launch site with the rocket
The SunrIde team at the launch site in the UK championships.
6 October 2021

Sheffield engineering students launch winning rocket at UK Championships

A team of engineering students proved they are high-fliers after achieving the top spot at a national rocketry championship. The students, Project SunrIde, won first place overall after designing, building and launching their own mid-powered rocket.
Engineers stood next to a stationary passenger train
University of Sheffield engineers are testing their new rail cleaning system on-board passenger trains with Northern
4 October 2021

Leaf-busting tech could end rail delays caused by leaves on the line

Professor Roger Lewis, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering features, as he is leading a new project to blast dry ice onto railway tracks from passenger trains to get rid of leaves on the line and remove delays.

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The Faculty of Engineering comprises seven academic departments and three interdisciplinary programme areas covering all the engineering disciplines.

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