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The University of Sheffield joins £38M DECSAM programme to scale sustainable aerospace additive manufacturing

The University of Sheffield is collaborating on DECSAM, a £38m UK programme led by Airbus to industrialise L-PBF—cutting cost, boosting productivity and improving sustainability.

The CMI Launches New AI Series on the University of Sheffield Player

The Centre for Machine Intelligence (CMI) launches a new series of films & podcasts, demonstrating how research at the University of Sheffield is redefining possibilities in healthcare, engineering, and beyond.

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Strengthening global ties with Mahidol University following WUN research success

Following a number of visits between the University of Sheffield and Mahidol University a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to help strengthen collaboration between the two institutions.
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Dr Matteo Di Benedetti appointed to SEFI Board

Dr Matteo Di Benedetti, Senior University Teacher, has been appointed to the Board of the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI) for the 2025–2028 term.

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University of Sheffield spin-outs celebrate triple success at the Sheffield Business Awards 2025

Two spin-out companies from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering take home three awards between them at this year's Sheffield Business Awards.

Jon Heffernan fellow announcement

Professor Jon Heffernan elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

He joins key figures in the field of engineering and technology to its fellowship, having been elected at the academy's annual general meeting.

Computer models of paediatric femora in very young children at different ages
Computer models of paediatric femora in very young children at different ages

Digital twins to help reduce childhood fractures

New digital twins that could help doctors better understand the causes of fractures in children, are being developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
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Driving innovation with successful spinouts

This academic year has seen the incorporation of seven new spinout companies from the Faculty of Engineering.
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American engineers in Sheffield: a collaborative learning journey

30 students from Tickle College of Engineering, University of Tennessee, gained hands-on experience in the University’s Diamond building as part of their ‘Engineering in London’ study abroad programme last month.