This is the future

Our pioneering and innovative research is making a real-world impact on some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. This is the future. And it will be Sheffield made.

Lightbulb

University and industry partnerships can provide the new government with the answer for affordable, clean and secure energy.

Working together to tackle the UK's energy challenges
Nuclear modular reactor.

Affordable nuclear power for a secure energy future

Nuclear power generates electricity without producing greenhouse gases. Our research ensures this can be done securely and sustainably.

Developing small modular reactors

Hydrogen

Decarbonising industry with hydrogen

Hydrogen is a clean fuel that can heat our homes, power industry and transport. We have the facilities and expertise to enable the deployment of a UK hydrogen economy.

Translating research into technology

Wind turbine in front of a globe.

Lower cost power generation

Our research is improving the operation, reliability and performance of wind turbines which could lead to lower cost electricity generation.

Developing efficient wind turbines

Carbon capture.

Reducing CO₂ emissions from heavy industry

Our research looks at ways to reduce and even eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel power plants and heavy industry.

Decarbonising the economy

A shipping boat as seen from above.

Making waste a thing of the past

Our research creates future supply chains, systems and societies that are resource and energy efficient.

Delivering resilient supply chains

Car batteries

Powering tomorrow's electric vehicles

Our Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre is partnering with The Ultimate Battery Company to create lighter, higher capacity, faster-charging and more eco-friendly batteries.

Creating eco-friendly batteries

Plane

Propelling aviation to Jet Zero

We're bringing our world-leading innovation and research together with industry powerhouses to create technologies for sustainable fuels, lighter aeroplanes and new propulsion systems.

Our mission to revolutionise air travel

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