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All the latest news from the Faculty of Engineering. 
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University of Sheffield to speed up sustainable aviation fuel production

The University of Sheffield has been awarded UK government funding to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel and bring passengers a step closer to greener flights.
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Faculty of Engineering excellence confirmed by students in National Student Survey

Sheffield Engineering subjects recognised amongst the best in the Russell Group
INWED25

Empowering tomorrow's engineers: The Faculty of Engineering marks INWED25

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), a two-day event was held at the University's Diamond building last month, offering an inspiring look at the remarkable achievements and varied journeys of women in engineering.
Gaby Eklid

Engineering technician shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year awards.

Congratulations to Gaby, Engineering Technician Apprentice with the AMRC, who has been shortlisted in the Rotherham Council and Rotherham Advertiser annual awards. 
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Outstanding technical talent: Jonathan Fullwood

Congratulations to Jonathan Fullwood, who has been awarded one of this year's eleven prestigious Papin Prizes.
KE Awards 2025

Knowledge Exchange and Impact Award winners announced

The University's second annual Knowledge Exchange and Impact Awards honoured colleagues for their exceptional achievements and the far-reaching impact of their collaborations with partners at local, national and international levels.
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Engineering student team wins People’s Prize in global design competition

Two student teams from the University of Sheffield's Global Engineering Challenge (GEC) programme represented the faculty at the Engineering for People Design Challenge 2024/25.
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2025 Engineering Research Symposium

PGR and PDRAs from the Faculty came together for the annual Engineering Researcher Symposium.
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Great British Chemicals to turn industrial waste into world-first green chemistry

A major research centre that is set to position the UK as a global leader in clean technology, is being launched by the universities of Sheffield, Newcastle and Nottingham.