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Faculty of Engineering at Sheffield courses ranked amongst best in UK in the latest Guardian Rankings

Impressive results position Sheffield amongst the very best places to study engineering:
2nd: Aerospace Engineering, General Engineering (including Biomedical & Materials Science), Mechanical Engineering
Top 5: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering
Two DNA double helices locking together

Decades-old DNA mystery solved after strands are captured zipping together for the first time

Researchers have captured the moment two DNA molecules zip together, overcoming their identical negative charges to pair up, solving a mechanism that has puzzled scientists for more than 20 years.
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The researchers have developed an open access dashboard that could help the industry prioritise interventions to become more sustainable.

Petrochemical industry emissions could rise 50 per cent, study suggests

Carbon emissions from the petrochemical industry could increase by 50 per cent by 2050, according to new research from the University of Sheffield, led by Dr Fanran Meng from the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering.

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How Sheffield students turned innovative ideas into £1.4m of investment

Entrepreneurial students have collectively raised £1.4 million in investment for their business ventures over the last three years, thanks to support from the University of Sheffield’s enterprise programme.
A woman sitting down on the road holding her ankle after sustaining an injury while jogging

Next-gen ankle implants to help young arthritis sufferers regain mobility

The next generation of ankle replacements that could restore mobility in young people suffering from a debilitating but overlooked condition, are being developed by a global team of researchers.

Julian Dean

Dr Julian Dean wins National Teaching Fellowship

Dr Julian Dean, from the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, has won a prestigious National Teaching Fellowships (NTF) in this year’s AdvanceHE Awards.
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University of Sheffield, Walsin Lihwa and National Taiwan University in landmark Advanced Manufacturing R&D alliance

The University of Sheffield, Walsin Lihwa and National Taiwan University (NTU) have signed a landmark tri-party Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a world-class strategic research partnership in advanced materials and manufacturing
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Sheffield Engineering maintains top-tier position in latest National Student Survey

Sheffield remains a leading destination for engineering education; ranked first in the Russell Group for Engineering and Technology across four core themes: teaching, learning opportunities, assessment and feedback, and student voice.
Amber Keegan and Professor Conchúr Ó Brádaigh

Sheffield graduate who improved athlete welfare in British swimming awarded Chancellor's Medal

PhD graduate, Dr Amber Keegan, has been awarded the Chancellor's Medal—one of the highest honours bestowed by the University of Sheffield.