Research centres Equipped with outstanding facilities, our school fuels ground-breaking research not just for ourselves, but also with external organisations. You are here Home School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering Research Research centres Rail Innovation and Technology Centre Drawing on disciplinary specialists from across the university we apply expertise to address the challenges of infrastructure, vehicle systems, energy supply, and station operation. Sheffield Water Centre Sheffield Water Centre An interdisciplinary water research centre, dedicated to continuing the ±¬ÁÏTV's highly collaborative and innovative approach to solving major challenges in the water sector.