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16 June 2022

Dr Alice Pyne recognised as one of UK’s most talented early career researchers

Dr Alice Pyne is one of three academics from the University of Sheffield to have been recognised as some of the most talented early career researchers and innovators in the UK by a prestigious fellowship.

Photo of Lauren Eggleton for the IOM3 young persons' lecturer competition

13 May 2022

PhD student wins IOM3 Young Persons' Lecture Competition, UK

PhD Student Lauren Eggleton has won the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3) Young Persons Lecture Competition in the UK.

12 May 2022

The future of nuclear waste: what’s the plan and can it be safe?

Dr Lewis Blackburn, from the University of Sheffield's Department of Materials Science and Engineering, discusses the UK's plans to significantly expand its nuclear capability, and how we can safely store nuclear material in the future.

Published by The Conversation