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Great British Chemicals to turn industrial waste into world-first green chemistry

A major research centre that is set to position the UK as a global leader in clean technology, is being launched by the universities of Sheffield, Newcastle and Nottingham.
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The 11th International Granulation Workshop highlights worldwide expertise in Sheffield and Hamburg

The 11th International Granulation Course, organised by the Sheffield Particle Product Group, was recently held at The University of Sheffield. This event highlighted the University's ongoing leadership in powder and granulation technologies.
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Faculty of Engineering excellence confirmed by students in National Student Survey

Sheffield Engineering subjects recognised amongst the best in the Russell Group
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Knowledge Exchange and Impact Award winners announced

Congratulations to our staff who were part of the KE awards. Commerce/Industry/Economy (ECR Winner): Dr. Lewis Blackburn. Sustainability & Environment (Joint Winner): Dr. Brant Walkley. Health/Welfare/Wellbeing (Shortlisted): Prof. Tuck Seng Wong.
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2025 Engineering Research Symposium

PGR and PDRAs from the Faculty came together for the annual Engineering Researcher Symposium.
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Engineering student team wins People’s Prize in global design competition

Two student teams from the University of Sheffield's Global Engineering Challenge (GEC) programme represented the faculty at the Engineering for People Design Challenge 2024/25.
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Sheffield researchers showcase their work at the Armourers and Brasiers’ Cambridge Forum 2025

This year professor Katerina Christofidou and three early career researchers (ECRs) gave talks at the Armourers and Brasiers’ Cambridge Forum.
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2nd UK-SEA Vax Hub all-partners meeting marks a major milestone in regional vaccine collaboration

The UK-SEA Vax Hub's 2nd All-Partners Meeting in Malaysia took place from 18-20 June 2025. Over 150 delegates from across the globe collaborated on capacity building & sustainable innovation, aiming for regional vaccine self-reliance.
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Royal Society of Chemistry prize winners

Researchers in the School have been recognised for their exceptional achievements and groundbreaking contributions across the chemical sciences.