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Engineering Sheffield
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We're educating the next generation of engineers and computer scientists to lead change and address global challenges.

More about what we do: www.sheffield.ac.uk/engineering
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Reuse research project with Elliott Wood & BuildZero 👏 Led by Dr Helen Fairclough & supported by Prof Danielle Densley Tingley, the project will collaborate with Elliott Wood's Sustainability team to unlock practical ways to assess & enable reuse of buildings: www.elliottwood.co.uk/latest/build...
July 14, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Micro-robots that can inspect water pipes, diagnose cracks and fix them autonomously – reducing leaks and avoiding expensive excavation work – have been developed by a team of engineers led by the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering. 👏 Read on: www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/tiny-ro...
June 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Shreyas, a Mechanical Engineering student, shares his Sheffield experience of the academic environment, participating in the Siemens Digitally Designed Stories Challenge, cultural integration, and his personal growth. 👏 Read on: indianexpress.com/article/educ...
#engineering #WeAreInternational
June 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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📢 Full speaker lineup for the Insigneo Showcase 2025!

We're excited to share the full programme of speakers & talks for our 2025 Insigneo Showcase event on 4 July 2025
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📆 RSVP by 13 June: sheffield.ac.uk/insigneo/ove...

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June 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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The Practical Engineering Education (PEE) conference, continues to go from strength to strength. Last years event was a great success, attracting staff from over 30 universities, more than 100 delegates, and 7 corporate sponsors. Watch: youtu.be/IrLXmKb4-CQ
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Practical Engineering Education Conference (PEE24)
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May 19, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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"University helps historic Sheffield scissor maker sharpen its edge" Superb piece on a collaboration project that Dr Will Gray and Prof Rob Dwyer-Joyce are doing with local scissor craftsmen Ernest Wright 👏 Read on: www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/univers...

#sheffield #SheffieldIsSuper #engineering
May 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Looking forward to seeing the engineering students from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville who will be coming to Sheffield as part of their 'Engineering in London' summer programme. Check out their article: eecs.utk.edu/engineering-...
#engineering #international #WeAreInternational
Engineering in London Students Gaining Lab Experience at University of Sheffield
In addition to immersing themselves in engineering history, this year’s EIL students will get to work in state-of-the-art labs at the University of Sheffield.
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May 2, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Diamond. Sun. Blue sky. Tree. St George's reflection. ☀️
#sheffield #SheffieldIsSuper #engineering #sunny #summer #sunshine
Diamond building with St George's reflecting in its diamond shaped windows Diamond building with green tree in front
May 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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We welcomed Andrew Ratcliffe, Chief Engineer at the @ukspaceagency.bsky.social & Sheffield alumnus, to the School of MAC last month to discuss space in the curriculum & future plans for space research last month. 👏 Read on for the full story: www.sheffield.ac.uk/mac/news/sha... #space #aerospace
April 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Congratulations to our technicians Robert, Andy and Jonathan who have all been shortlisted for their expertise in the esteemed Papin Prize 👍 Read the full story: www.sheffield.ac.uk/engineering/... 👏
April 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Experts @sheffielduni.bsky.social will be part of a new research network after receiving EPSRC funding of £2 million in Digital Innovation and Circular Economy (DICE). Read on: www.sheffield.ac.uk/engineering/...

#innovation #DigitalTechnology #digital #network #engineering #sheffield
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March 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Denisse Pasco, a final year Aerospace Engineering student, presented her work exploring sustainable, low-cost composite manufacturing techniques for the aerospace industry at the ‘Posters in Parliament event’ earlier this month. Congrats Denisse 😊 👏
Read on: www.sheffield.ac.uk/mac/news/aer...
Aerospace engineering student stood in front of a poster of her research at the Houses of Commons. She is holding a certificate of achievement.
March 20, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Dr Ruoyang, from the School of MAC, is leading a special issue in Frontiers Journal on 'Women in Fuel and Science Technology', which is now open for article submissions led by female researchers! 👏Deadline: 31st May. Find out more and how to submit here: www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
March 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Sheffield and South Yorkshire welcomes international students and we’ve coordinated with @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social on a statement reiterating our support and our community leaders support for international students. Read more 👇

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Leaders reiterate their support for international students in South Yorkshire
Regional leaders in South Yorkshire have reiterated their support for international students.
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March 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Professor Koen Lamberts, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Sheffield led a senior delegation, including representatives from engineering, to IIT Bombay.

Read on: www.sheffield.ac.uk/engineering/...

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University of Sheffield strengthens partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)
Professor Koen Lamberts, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, led a senior delegation, including representatives from engineering, to IIT Bombay last month.
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March 3, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Congratulations to PhD student, Joe, who won the best paper award at the ASME conference for his paper on his research topic exploring how aircraft and engine design can reduce the global environmental impact of contrails. 👏
Read on: www.sheffield.ac.uk/mac/news/one... #engineering #sheffield
February 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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We're extremely proud to be leading the UK in engineering research income and investment and the work that our fantastic Faculty staff and students achieve every single day!
February 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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☀️ Big news for sustainable energy!

Today we’re launching The Fusion Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) where we’ll train the future experts who will design, build and run the first fusion power plants in the UK.
February 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Deadline for abstract submission for the 21st CCWI closes next week! (1st March). The conference aims to bring together an international community of academics and practitioners operating in the field of urban water systems. Head to: www.ccwi25.org.uk
#water #engineering #UrbanWaterSystems
February 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Fantastic to see so many of our School of MAC engineers presenting their expertise at one conference 👏 8 of our researchers attended & presented at the 19th ISIEMS conference. Read on: www.sheffield.ac.uk/mac/news/eng...

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February 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Researchers from @sheffielduni.bsky.social & Stellenbosch Uni are working together to combine 3D Concrete Printing with Geopolymer Concrete technology to create safer wall panelling in housing in economically challenged communities in South Africa. Read on: www.sheffield.ac.uk/mac/news/sha...
February 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Looks like a great series of webinars - first one starts in a couple of weeks 👍
ukccsrc.bsky.social UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre (UKCCSRC) @ukccsrc.bsky.social · Feb 6
Excited to announce a new co-hosted European CCUS webinar series! Starting with a “CCUS in Europe overview” on Mon 24th Feb, 12pm/1pm (GMT/CET), subsequent webinars will focus on the current state of play of CCUS in one country each time.

More info & register here - ukccsrc.ac.uk/event/europe...
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February 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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First post: sultry photo of part of our stunning campus. St George's Church with the Diamond poking out of the background. Picture taken from the Sir Frederick Mappin Building 👌

#engineering #EngineeringCampus #campus #sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social
Late afternoon, moody picture of St George's Church with the Diamond building in the background
February 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM