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A photo of one of the labs inside the Royce Discovery Centre

16 July 2020

Materials discovery to be transformed by new cutting-edge research centre

A new research centre that will transform how we discover new materials for industry and train the next generation of materials scientists has reached a key milestone in its construction at the University of Sheffield.

Two types of dressings that could help the formation of blood vessels — Researchers have developed two types of dressings that could help the formation of blood vessels - a crucial part of the healing process for wounds. The cotton wax dressing is on the left; the non-woven cotton dressing is on the right.

16 June 2020

New bandages could help to treat diabetic and burn wounds

New dressings that could be used to treat diabetic wounds and burns injuries more effectively have been developed by engineers from the University of Sheffield and COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan.

16 May 2020

New Sheffield materials science lab to drive forward innovation post-Covid-19

New laboratory will explore how materials can be improved to support the energy industries and boost Britain’s post-Covid-19 recovery. Facility will support materials research to benefit areas such as nuclear fuels, energy storage, and solar cells.

23 April 2020

University of Sheffield scientists honoured for being at forefront of research and innovation in the UK

Two academics from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have been recognised for their outstanding research that is at the forefront of research and innovation in the UK, and have been awarded Future Leaders Fellowships by UKRI.

Materials Science and Engineering were number one in the Russell Group for student satisfaction in the 2020 National Student Survey of students studying Materials Technology degrees

Student surveys: Reasons to celebrate

July has seen the release of the results of the National Student Survey and the Graduate Outcomes Survey. Both have revealed a strong performance from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield.

20 July 2020

1000 ton quick acting press installed in the Quarrell Laboratory

Celebrating 40 years of the Quarrell Laboratory

It is home to many memorable experiences for undergraduates and significant scientific discoveries. The largest lab in the Sir Robert Hadfield Building was officially named the Quarrell Laboratory on 18 July 1980 after a former Head of Department.

13 July 2020

How Materials Science applies to Formula E

Taking our Artefacts Project home

This time of year would usually see our 2nd Year students working on the Artefacts Project, where they work in teams to reverse engineer a common household object, but this year, we've had to take an alternative approach to this project.

11 June 2020

GettyImages - digital rendering of coronavirus

MSE researchers work with Chemical and Biological Engineers on COVID-19 antibody tests

MSE researchers have collaborated with colleagues from Chemical and Biological Engineering to manufacture component parts of the COVID-19 coronavirus, including the characteristic ‘spike’ glycoprotein that protrudes from the surface of the virus.

4 June 2020

University of Sheffield engineers make virtual science experiment website free for schools to use during coronavirus pandemic

A website created by engineers at the University of Sheffield has been made available to schools as a free resource for GCSE and A-Level physics students, allowing them to do virtual experiments and continue their learning during lockdown.

6 May 2020

Microstructure of an alloy based on titanium, vanadium, chromium, zirconium and silicon

Undergraduates help to develop new alloy

- Undergraduate students participate in cutting-edge research
- Theoretical predictions of microstructures used for novel alloy design
- New alloy showed improved oxidation resistance, low density and low cost compared to similar alloy systems

21 April 2020

Cloud Conference brings current research to a nation in lockdown

- Technology enables researchers to share expertise with over 70 delegates via videoconferencing
- Important scientific research and collaboration continues despite travel and contact restrictions
- Follow-on cloud conference planned for May 2020

2 April 2020

$Scanning electron micrograph of a fracture surface of cold-sintered zinc oxide$

Cold sintering best for decarbonising ceramic manufacturing

Researchers from the University of Sheffield and Pennsylvania State University have established that the cold sintering process is the ideal technique to decarbonise ceramic manufacturing.

6 March 2020

Visa Isteri (left) and Dr Theodore Hanein (right) standing next to the kiln outlet at IBU-tec Weimar.

Scaling up the production of eco-efficient cements made from industrial side streams

Research conducted by academics from the University of Sheffield, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, along with researchers from the University of Oulu (Finland) has allowed for the manufacture of low-carbon alternative cements.

28 February 2020

MAT - Dr Claire Corkhill holding simulant radioactive material

Engineers develop materials that could help clean-up Chernobyl and Fukushima

Materials which could be used to help clean-up the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear power stations have been developed by engineers at the University of Sheffield.

30 January 2020