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Professor Alice Pyne has received the 2026 BBS Louise Johnson Early Career Award

Professor Pyne has been recognised for her outstanding contributions to the field of biophysics and will present an invited lecture on her work at the 2026 British Biophysical Society (BBS) Biennial meeting in Glasgow.
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Spinout spotlight: Kausalyze

Kausalyze, a spinout from the University of Sheffield's School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, is providing systems-level intelligence to help process manufacturers reduce downtime and increase operational efficiency.
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Recognition for undergraduate excellence. Sam Jackson has received the IOM3 Excellence in Undergraduate Studies Award, and the Royal Charter Prize

Sam Jackson has been recognised for his academic excellence and his positive contribution to the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).
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Major award for Flue2Chem Project at COP30 in Brazil

The Flue2Chem project has been recognised at the Net-Zero Industries award. The project received the National Winner United Kingdom award in the category of Outstanding Project.

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Success at the IChemE 2025 Global Awards

Two projects from the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering were shortlisted as finalists at this year's IChemE 2025 Global Awards.

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Hope on the horizon for women with urinary incontinence

Researchers have identified a promising alternative material for treating the condition of stress urinary incontinence.

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Spinout spotlight: SilViA Bio

SilViA Bio, a biotechnology spinout from the University of Sheffield's School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, is helping to make biomanufacturing faster, cheaper, and more reliable.
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Professor Emeritus Mark Rainforth announced as winner of the 2025 RMS President’s Award

We are delighted to announce Emeritus Professor Mark Rainforth has been awarded the 2025 RMS President's Award. This prestigious honour recognises his exceptional voluntary contribution to the work of the Society.

| The Royal Microscopical Society (RMS)
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New network to fast-track health and environment breakthroughs using DNA and RNA innovations

University of Sheffield to be part of a network to fast-track health and environment breakthroughs using DNA and RNA innovations. Over £900,000 in funding secured to remove barriers slowing down scientific innovation.