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Department of Mechanical Engineering

Our innovative teaching and cutting-edge research make us one of the leading mechanical engineering departments in the country.

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Houses at the University of Nottingham's Creative Energy Homes complex
The new technology is being tested by residents living in the University of Nottingham’s Creative Energy Homes - a housing development providing a living test-site for new energy efficient technologies.

Revolutionary energy storage technology being trialled by University of Sheffield engineers

New energy storage technology, which could significantly reduce household bills and help the UK achieve net zero, is being trialled by researchers from our Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Sheffield Formula Racing team win Racing Pride Aston Martin Award for Diversity & Inclusion 2023

Award encourages inclusivity in day-to-day operations across the year
Keith Worden

Professor Keith Worden elected to Royal Academy of Engineering

Professor Keith Worden is one of five academics from the University of Sheffield who have been honoured with one of the most prestigious awards in engineering, announced today (20 September 2023).
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University League table success for Mechanical Engineering at Sheffield

Department's continued success reaffirms commitment to excellence in education and research.

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Engineering Heartspace
Sir Frederick Mappin Building
Mappin Street
Sheffield S1 3JD

Tel: +44 114 222 7700

Email: me-enquiries@sheffield.ac.uk

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