News News stories Tosca backstage and side stage ©2024 Marc Brenner New research aims to improve battery safety for theatre technicians A new research project at the University of Sheffield hopes to improve battery safety in the theatre industry and provide valuable training guides to theatre technicians. 9 October 2025 Success at the 44th Cement and Concrete Science Conference Congratulations to PhD students Madeline and William who were awarded prizes in the ‘best student oral presentation’ category at this year’s Cement and Concrete Science Conference. 3 October 2025 Researchers take a leading role in the new Innovation and Knowledge Centre for neuromorphic computing The University of Sheffield, is set to play a leading role in the UK’s new Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) for neuromorphic computing, following a £12.8 million investment from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). 24 September 2025 School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering courses achieve top rankings in The Guardian University Guide 2026 Our courses have achieved fantastic results in the latest Guardian University Guide, recognised among the very best in the UK. These rankings reflect the hard work of our staff and students, as well as the strength of our teaching and research. 16 September 2025 Search Photo source: Ernest Wright Pruning in 3D Members of Royce have been working with Ernest Wright to design their new Nurseryman Scissors using 3D-printed metal prototypes. 4 September 2025 | Ernest Wright website Government allocates £154m for plutonium disposal Dr Lewis Blackburn is quoted in a BBC article about money that will be spent by the government to investigate how best to dispose of the 140 tonnes of radioactive plutonium it currently stores at a nuclear plant. 28 August 2025 The green steel revolution is creating demand for new approaches to cement production, study finds The UK’s race to reach net-zero is rapidly transforming two of its most carbon intensive industries – steel and cement. However new research warns that progress in one, could hinder the other with major implications on the nation’s climate strategy. 27 August 2025 Under or over? The twists and turns of genetic research Using what is known as an atomic force microscope, advanced computer software and AI, researchers are able to visualise DNA molecules, trace their paths and measure them. 22 August 2025 Driving innovation with successful spinouts This academic year has seen the incorporation of seven new spinout companies from the Faculty of Engineering. Five of these spinouts are from the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering. 19 August 2025 Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Next › Last page Last »