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Innovative workshop explores circular food and energy systems in Jordan

Dr Davide Poggio, Green Nexus lead, presented the current state of bio-waste valorisation in the UK and shared experiences with biofertiliser use at a recent workshop at the Royal Scientific Society of Jordan in Amman.
The view of a plane's wing against a blue sky with clouds as seen from a passenger window

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.
The Diamond Engineering building

Student Satisfaction Soars: School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering excels in latest National Student Survey (NSS)

The results from the NSS position Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering within the top Russell Group universities in their respective subject areas.

Reuse research with Elliott Wood

Unlocking practical ways to assess and enable reuse of buildings: cutting waste, reducing carbon, and helping the industry build more sustainably with Elliott Wood - a new PhD research initiative in partnership with BuildZero.
Lightweight manufacturing at the AMRC

University of Sheffield leads the UK in engineering research income and investment

The University of Sheffield leads the UK in engineering research income and investment, according to the latest figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).
Aerospace student stood in front of a large screen presenting his research

One to watch: engineering student wins best paper award at leading international technical conference

PhD student Joe Ramsay is recognised for his paper on his research topic exploring how aircraft and engine design can reduce the global environmental impact of contrails.
Astronaut Daniel Tani in a workshop with student team Sunride

NASA's Daniel Tani touches down in Sheffield!

Retired NASA astronaut and Mechanical Engineer, Daniel Tani, visited the University of Sheffield to give a captivating talk to engineering students in the Diamond last December.
Stellenbosch

A shared vision: Sheffield and South Africa collaborate for a sustainable and equitable future

Researchers from the University of Sheffield and Stellenbosch University are working together to create safer wall panelling in housing in economically challenged communities in South Africa.

Blast group at dinner

Engineering experts showcase School's talent at ISIEMS 2024

A delegation of eight researchers attended and presented at the 19th International Symposium on Interaction of the Effects of Munitions with Structures (ISIEMS) conference, showcasing research on topics spanning ground shock to confined explosions.