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Mechanical Engineering at Sheffield has been ranked 54th in the QS World University Rankings 2023

The department has moved up an impressive 22 places in the global league table, from 76th last year to 54th this year, reaffirming the departments’ leading position for teaching and research excellence.
A doctor conducting an ultrasound on a patient's kidneys

New ultrasound method could lead to easier disease diagnosis

A new ultrasound method that can measure the level of tension in human tissue for the first time - a key indicator of disease - has been developed by researchers from the University of Sheffield.
Representatives from UKAEA and the University of Sheffield stood outside UKAEA's facility in Rotherham
Representatives from the UKAEA and the University of Sheffield at UKAEA's facility in Rotherham

UKAEA and University of Sheffield partnership to drive development of fusion technology

Our Department of Mechanical Engineering will host one of the chairs in a partnership with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Engineering Heartspace building entrance
Engineering Heartspace entrance

Mechanical Engineering at Sheffield ranks 5th in Guardian University Guide 2023

Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield has been ranked 5th among some of the best in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2023, published at the weekend (Saturday 24th September 2022).
images of an aeroplane and a digital twin of the aeroplane

Mechanical Engineering Professors appointed co-directors of pioneering new digital twins initiative at The Alan Turing Institute

Professor David Wagg and Professor Keith Worden, have been appointed co-directors of the new ground-breaking Turing Research and Innovation Cluster focusing on digital twins (TRIC-DT).
Professor Jim Litster in DIZ

New Digital Innovation Zone opened for Sheffield Engineering students

Our new Digital Innovation Zone has officially opened - a 'living lab' where Mechanical Engineering students can acquire the digital skills needed to succeed in their field.
Endeavour work with young people

Department launches Charity of the Year initiative

This year our Department of Mechanical Engineering is supporting Endeavour, a local charity which works to support vulnerable young people.
Laurence Collingwood

Young Innovators Award recognition for Sheffield Alumni

University of Sheffield alumni Laurence Collingwood and Ellie Morris announced as winners of the prestigious Young Innovators Awards 2022/23 for their business ideas.

Campus of houses trialling the technology

New energy storage technology in homes could cut energy bills and help reach net zero

New energy storage technology can store excess heat to provide hot water and heating at peak times - to help households save money on their energy bills