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Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic Sheffield scissor maker sharpen its edge

Experts from the School are using cutting-edge technology to help Ernest Wright understand techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation to identify subtle improvements to their tried and tested processes.
Brick Model 3d Results (ferrite green, pearlite orange and yellow)
Modelled microstructure after 20000 wheel passes. The initially smooth surface has developed roughness, cracks, and permanent deformation in response to wheel loads.

Building a better, safer railway future through research and development

Professor David Fletcher and engineering student Philomenah Holladay, presented a groundbreaking approach to modelling rail defects at the Vehicle Track Interface Seminar 2025.

Published by Rail Engineer
Students from Project Sunride stood in front of their rocket - Desert Winds

To infinity: the story of the UK's groundbreaking student liquid rocket

‘Desert Winds: The UK's First Student Liquid Rocket’ documentary, premiered on Saturday 22nd March in the Diamond Building, at the University of Sheffield.
Image of a white building with red roofing and a clocktower.
Image credit: File: Balme Library of University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.jpg (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Balme_Library_of_University_of_Ghana,_Accra,_Ghana.jpg) Author: Rjruiziii, License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en

Collaboration between the Insigneo Institute and the University of Ghana

Dr Jennifer Rowson & Professor Claire Brockett, will travel to Ghana with Dr Ning Ma & Dr Chen Chen from the School of Computer Science to identify challenges & opportunities, and deliver a summer school to foster research skills and academic growth.
John Gibbins public lecture

Time is running out for carbon capture success – but competing interests are delaying projects

Professor Jon Gibbins, director of the UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre, features in this piece from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

| Published by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Andrew Ratcliffe giving a talk to students

Shaping the future of space education and research at Sheffield

The UK Space Agency visited the Faculty, providing Aerospace students & Faculty leadership with valuable insights into their global activities, while exploring potential collaborative opportunities to advance space research & education at Sheffield.
Ethan Edmunds

Student’s dissertation published in prestigious online journal

Ethan, who studied BEng Aerospace Engineering and is now studying for a PhD in the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, has had his undergraduate dissertation published in the Journal of Materials Science and Technology.
Novel material particles produced from the exothermic reaction by product

PhD research on advanced jet fuel technology earns publication in top journals

Ahmed Aboalhamayie, a 3rd year PhD Mechanical Engineering student, has had his research published in journals Fuel and Fuel Processing Technology as well as an accepted conference paper in Spain.
Students in the DIZ in front of a large screen
Winning team from left to right: Musaib Charkey, Sarwin Nathan Sunthara Lingam, Shreyas Mottur Venugopal, Jia Cheng How

Sheffield students put to the test in Siemens robotics competition

In collaboration with Siemens, the university's Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ) hosted an exciting 'Digitally Designed Stories' competition, culminating in a showcase of exceptional student talent with the 1st placed team coming from the School.