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Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Exploring the intersection of chemistry, physics, biology, maths and engineering, Materials Science and Engineering is a truly interdisciplinary department leading fundamental scientific exploration of materials which underpin sustainable engineering solutions that positively benefit our planet.

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We are ranked:

1st in the UK for Student Satisfaction in Materials Science (National Student Survey 2022)

1st for the quality of our research environment (REF 2021)

1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects for Materials Science and Engineering (Complete University Guide 2022)

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Representatives from UKAEA and the University of Sheffield stood outside UKAEA's facility in Rotherham
Representatives from the UKAEA and the University of Sheffield at UKAEA's facility in Rotherham

UKAEA and University of Sheffield partnership to drive development of fusion technology

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of Sheffield have entered a partnership that is set to drive the development of fusion technology and the UK’s future fusion industry.
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Engineering Heartspace entrance

Materials Science and Engineering at Sheffield ranks top 5 in the Guardian University Guide 2023

Engineering subjects at the University of Sheffield have been ranked among some of the best in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2023, published at the weekend (Saturday 24th September 2022).
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Materials science is voted number one for student satisfaction in the UK.

96% of students are satisfied with their course putting materials science number one in the UK for student satisfaction in the most recent National Student Survey (NSS 2022).
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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.

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Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Sir Robert Hadfield Building
Mappin Street
Sheffield
S1 3JD

Email: materials@sheffield.ac.uk

Tel: +44 114 222 5998

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