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University of Sheffield welcomes new test facility to engage industry in the drive for commercial fusion energy
The University of Sheffield has welcomed the announcement of a new £22 million fusion energy research facility in Rotherham next year, which will work with research and industry partners to put the UK in a strong position to commercialise nuclear fusion as a major source of low-carbon electricity in the years ahead.
Categorised under: Engineering, Community and Research
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Next generation of lithium-ion batteries set to be developed by University of Sheffield engineers
Engineers at the University of Sheffield are set to develop the next generation of lithium-ion batteries, which could be used to transform the performance and range of electric vehicles, as part of a major new collaborative research project together with Cambridge, Oxford, Lancaster, UCL, the Science and Technology Facilities Council and 11 industry partners.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, Engineering, Community and Research
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University of Sheffield researchers to help remove barriers to low carbon transport
Researchers from the Energy Institute at University of Sheffield are set to play a key role in two new initiatives that are removing the barriers to low-carbon transport.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, International, Engineering, Community and Research
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Researchers developing natural pesticide alternative to target pests without harming honeybees
A natural, sustainable alternative to pesticides that targets specific pests, without harming beneficial pollinators such as honeybees, is being developed with the help of researchers from the Institute for Sustainable Food at the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: Engineering and Research
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88 Pianists: University of Sheffield researchers help school children set new world record
Primary school children from across the UK have set a new world record for the most people playing one piano after teaming up with engineers and musicians from the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, Arts and humanities, Engineering, Community, Events, Students and alumni, Teaching and Research
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Education Secretary ‘hugely impressed’ by University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has highlighted the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) as a “brilliant example” of how a leading university can collaborate with industry to boost skills and jobs.
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Tiny fluorescent carbon dots could make cancer treatment safer and more effective
A pioneering new technique that could make light-based cancer treatment more effective and safer for patients, while reducing its cost, has been developed by researchers from the University of Sheffield.
Categorised under: Engineering, Students and alumni, Medicine, dentistry and health and Research
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Inspirational teachers awarded National Fellowship for outstanding impact of teaching and support
Three inspirational academics from the University of Sheffield have been honoured with national awards in recognition of their work to transform student and academic learning.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, Engineering, Teaching and Science
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University of Sheffield students build single-seat racing car to follow in the footsteps of their racing heroes
A team of engineering students from the University of Sheffield have brought the chequered flag down on the academic year after building their own single seat racing car and competing at one of the world’s most famous racing circuits.
Categorised under: Engineering, Events and Students and alumni
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Adjusting pH levels in drinking water: key to combatting the obesity crisis and sugar in beverages
Obesity and health problems caused by high sugar content in drinks can be tackled by increasing the pH level and reducing the quantity of total dissolved solids (TDS) in water, according to research from the University of Sheffield, Innovate UK, De Montfort University and WET Global Ltd.
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Sheffield’s forgotten castle brought to life by virtual model
Sheffield’s lost castle – which was once among the most powerful castles in the north of medieval England and held Mary Queen of Scots prisoner for 14 years – has been brought to life once again and given a new home in the city thanks to a collaboration between researchers from the University of Sheffield and the National Videogame Museum.
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Comment: It’s time to rebalance the country by recognising our global excellence
University of Sheffield President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Koen Lamberts and Professor Keith Ridgway, Executive Dean of the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, outline how the next Prime Minister can rebalance the country by recognising our global excellence in Sheffield.
Categorised under: Engineering and Comment
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Smart factory test bed drives manufacturing innovation
The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Greg Clark, today (Monday 8 July 2019) opened the country’s first research and development (R&D) test bed facility dedicated to helping UK manufacturing develop digital solutions to drive innovation and productivity in their companies.
Categorised under: Engineering and Events
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University of Sheffield students launch UK record-breaking rocket
A team of students from the University of Sheffield have launched themselves into the record books after competing in the world’s biggest competition for student rocket engineers.
Categorised under: Awards and achievements, International, Engineering, Community, Events, Students and alumni, Teaching, Science and Research
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Surviving climate chaos
While our supermarket shelves remain fully stocked with fresh fruit and crusty bread we’ll probably continue to take food for granted. But a combination of population growth, resource scarcity and climate change have left our food supplies vulnerable. Experts at the Institute for Sustainable Food are working out how we can produce food in a way that can withstand these challenges.
Categorised under: Engineering, Feature, Science, Social science and Medicine, dentistry and health
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