Research and Innovation

Renowned for our research excellence, distinctiveness and growth, our culture of interdisciplinary, collaborative working and strong partnerships produces research with impact, driven by today’s global challenges, from zero-carbon energy, sustainable infrastructure and manufacturing to health and AI

We are proud to have come 8th in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 in terms of the quality of our research.

We are rated as top nationally for the quality of our research environment, showing that Engineering at Sheffield is a vibrant, innovative and supportive place to undertake research. (REF 2021)


 

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Research vision and strategy 
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Academic schools 
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Innovation and impact 
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Research centres 
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Engineering Heartspace entrance
Externally funded Research Fellowships 

Research news

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Tackling tomorrow’s engineering research challenges

Sheffield engineers are leading and involved in new engineering networks to address key strategic challenges and support future growth.

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Prof Bill Nimmo

Exploring connections and building a global network with China

Professor Bill Nimmo, Professor of Energy Engineering and Sustainability, visited China at the end of last year, on a month-long exercise to forge mutually beneficial collaborations between Sheffield and the higher education sector in China.

Exploring partnerships

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How can the UK help define 6G and develop and implement 6G technologies

Professor Timothy O'Farrell from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering contributes to a new UK Government Parliamentary Post on 6G mobile technology

Parliamentary Research Briefing on 6G

PhD study

Current opportunities

Search for PhD opportunities in engineering and be part of our world-leading research.

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Engineering Graduate School

Find your way through the mechanics of a PhD in Engineering - from making your application to setting out on your career.

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Think Ahead

Professional development for researchers, including early career academics.

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