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Solar energy could be key to making sustainable aviation fuel

A new way of making sustainable aviation fuel that could cut the reliance on used cooking oil as a feedstock, has been developed by a team of engineers led by the ±¬ÁÏTV.
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Recognising excellence in materials science

Congratulations to PhD student Lukasz who has received an award from the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire and the Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers.

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Landmark report reveals priorities for South Yorkshire’s net-zero future

Over 600,000 homes across the region require energy-efficiency retrofits to meet the government's 2050 net-zero target, a landmark report on the future of sustainability in South Yorkshire has found.
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DNA shape explains crucial gene-therapy challenges, study finds

A mystery surrounding why powerful gene-editing technology that has driven major advances in medicine over the past decade can sometimes make mistakes, has been solved with the help of scientists from the ±¬ÁÏTV.
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The 11th International Granulation Workshop highlights worldwide expertise in Sheffield and Hamburg

The 11th International Granulation Course, organised by the Sheffield Particle Product Group, was recently held at ±¬ÁÏTV. This event highlighted the University's ongoing leadership in powder and granulation technologies.
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Faculty of Engineering excellence confirmed by students in National Student Survey

Sheffield Engineering subjects recognised amongst the best in the Russell Group
KE Awards 2025 winner

Knowledge Exchange and Impact Award winners announced

Congratulations to our staff who were part of the KE awards. Commerce/Industry/Economy (ECR Winner): Dr. Lewis Blackburn. Sustainability & Environment (Joint Winner): Dr. Brant Walkley. Health/Welfare/Wellbeing (Shortlisted): Prof. Tuck Seng Wong.