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Unlocking liquid hydrogen flight: Why fundamental research matters now more than ever

Fantastic work led by Prof Hassan Ghadbeigi on the material behaviour in cryogenic hydrogen environments - this activity is part of four reports that analyse the global landscape in fundamental cryogenic hydrogen research.

Aerospace Technology Institute
Engineers in Business second place team

Second year engineering students pitched ideas at 2025 Engineers in Business final

Congratulations to our Mechanical Engineering students who were part of team MUSH-ROOM (Smart Farming) and came second in the Engineers in Business final this month.
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic Sheffield scissor maker sharpen its edge

Experts from the School are using cutting-edge technology to help Ernest Wright understand techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation to identify subtle improvements to their tried and tested processes.
Brick Model 3d Results (ferrite green, pearlite orange and yellow)
Modelled microstructure after 20000 wheel passes. The initially smooth surface has developed roughness, cracks, and permanent deformation in response to wheel loads.

Building a better, safer railway future through research and development

Professor David Fletcher and engineering student Philomenah Holladay, presented a groundbreaking approach to modelling rail defects at the Vehicle Track Interface Seminar 2025.

Published by Rail Engineer
The Diamond

Aerospace at Sheffield ranked 6th in the Guardian University Guide 2023

Aerospace at Sheffield has been ranked among the best in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2023, published at the weekend (Saturday 24th September 2022).