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Robotics distance learning project could close skills gap and boost economy
A new distance learning project that will enable more people to develop skills in robotics and autonomous systems, to help close the skills gap and drive forward productivity in the UK, is being launched by researchers from the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: Engineering, Community, Students and alumni, Teaching, Social science and Research
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Next generation battery storage delivers affordable, clean energy to communities in Sierra Leone
Researchers from the University of Sheffield are delivering affordable, clean energy to remote communities in Sierra Leone as part of a pioneering new project.
Categorised under: International, Engineering, Community and Research
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University’s Engineering Heartspace wins distinguished award for social impact
The University of Sheffield's new Engineering Heartspace building has won a prestigious award for social impact from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, Engineering, Community, Students and alumni and Teaching
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New bandages could help to treat diabetic and burn wounds
New dressings that could be used to treat diabetic wounds and burns injuries more effectively have been developed by engineers from the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: International, Engineering and Research
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Experts call for renovations instead of new builds for sustainable post-pandemic recovery
If the UK is to make a low carbon recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, then it’s essential that we reuse more materials and renovate existing buildings rather than constructing new ones, according to researchers from the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: Engineering and Research
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Chatbots could be used to deliver psychotherapy during Covid-19 and beyond
Chatbots could play a key role in helping people with issues around their health and wellbeing, according to a new study from academics at the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: Engineering, Community and Research
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Sheffield’s COVID-19 experts to host online Q&A event
The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to host a live online event on COVID-19 research as part of International Clinical Trials Day.
Categorised under: Engineering, Community, Science, Medicine, dentistry and health and Research
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New Sheffield materials science lab to drive forward innovation post-Covid-19
A new research facility which could provide a major boost to innovation in materials science research across the UK is being launched by scientists at the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: International, Engineering, Community, Students and alumni and Research
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Wastewater could be key to tracking a second wave of COVID-19
As the UK starts to ease its lockdown restrictions, researchers are developing new techniques that could enable wastewater to be used to locate new infection hotspots or to help track a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Categorised under: International, Engineering, Community and Research
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From game changer to life saver: University of Sheffield AMRC Cymru helps manufacture medical ventilators
Six months after being hailed a ‘game changer’ for the North Wales economy, the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru is playing an essential role in an unfamiliar game, helping save lives as a production facility for thousands of vital medical ventilators.
Categorised under: Engineering and Community
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Engineers make virtual science experiment website free for schools to use during the pandemic
A website created by engineers at the University of Sheffield has been made available to schools as a free resource for GCSE and A-Level physics students, allowing them to do virtual experiments and continue their learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
Categorised under: Engineering, Community, Teaching and Science
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University of Sheffield scientists honoured for being at forefront of UK research and innovation
Four scientists from the University of Sheffield have been recognised for conducting outstanding research which is at the forefront of innovation in the UK.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, Engineering, Community, Science and Research
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University of Sheffield donates personal protective equipment to help front-line NHS staff
A donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been made to NHS staff at the Northern General Hospital from the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: Engineering, Community and Medicine, dentistry and health
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University of Sheffield AMRC and Nuclear AMRC at the heart of national effort to manufacture medical ventilators
The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and Nuclear AMRC are at the heart of a national effort to produce 10,000 medical ventilators as part of a consortium of leading industrial, technology and engineering businesses.
Categorised under: Engineering
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University of Sheffield engineers 3D print face shields for doctors and healthcare workers
Engineers from the University of Sheffield are responding to a national call for help in the fight against coronavirus by 3D printing face shields for doctors and healthcare workers.
Categorised under: Engineering, Community, Students and alumni and Research