2nd in the UK for Materials Science and Engineering

The Times Good University Guide 2018

The Times Good University Guide 2018 Ranks The University of Sheffield 2nd in the UK for Materials Technology courses.

Hatfield Memorial Lecture

The 66th Hatfield Memorial Lecture takes place on Tuesday 11 December. Dr Jeffrey Wadsworth presents: 'Connections and Pathways evolving from a Metallurgical Education at Sheffield University'

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Study Materials Science and Engineering

Bring together the best bits of Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology and Engineering, and find out how they interact.

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What's it like to study Materials at Sheffield?

Find out what it's like to study Materials Science and Engineering at The University of Sheffield.

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66th Hatfield Memorial Lecture

What is Materials Science?

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Our world-class staff will help you to develop as a scientist and engineer. You'll learn about the science of materials, and how to develop new materials and technologies for industry and manufacturing.

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World-class research

A world leading department, with a strong history of excellence for research. The 2014 Research Excellence Framework puts us in the UK top 10 for research output and 4th for research excellence in materials science (based on proportion of internationally leading outputs).

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