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Continuing collaboration with the University of Alberta

The School recently welcomed Professor André McDonald from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta as a visiting professor and are working together thanks to an International Exchange Grant from the Royal Society.
A researcher wearing a purple jumper is demonstrating the GEA bioreactor system at The Diamond
Demonstrating the GEA bioreactor system at The Diamond

Outreach spotlight: Inside the lab with Hinde House Academy

Members of the algae research group recently welcomed 30 Year 9 students from Hinde House Academy for a full day of immersive science, careers exploration, and hands-on discovery at the University of Sheffield.
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IOM3 Young Persons' Lecture Competition finalist.

Congratulations to PhD student Heena Faulder who has made it to the IOM3 Young Persons' Lecture Competition finals.
Dr Lewis Owen

Dr Lewis Owen wins the BTM Willis Prize 2026

The 2026 BTM Willis Prize has been awarded to Dr Lewis Owen for his pioneering development and application of neutron total scattering methods to understand the local structure of metal alloys.
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Hope on the horizon for women with urinary incontinence

Researchers have identified a promising alternative material for treating the condition of stress urinary incontinence.

SilViA Bio

Spinout spotlight: SilViA Bio

SilViA Bio, a biotechnology spinout from the University of Sheffield's School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, is helping to make biomanufacturing faster, cheaper, and more reliable.
Mark Rainforth

Professor Emeritus Mark Rainforth announced as winner of the 2025 RMS President’s Award

We are delighted to announce Emeritus Professor Mark Rainforth has been awarded the 2025 RMS President's Award. This prestigious honour recognises his exceptional voluntary contribution to the work of the Society.

| The Royal Microscopical Society (RMS)
A strand of DNA

New network to fast-track health and environment breakthroughs using DNA and RNA innovations

University of Sheffield to be part of a network to fast-track health and environment breakthroughs using DNA and RNA innovations. Over £900,000 in funding secured to remove barriers slowing down scientific innovation.
Laser Powder Bed Fusion

The University of Sheffield joins £38M DECSAM programme to scale sustainable aerospace additive manufacturing

The University of Sheffield is collaborating on DECSAM, a £38m UK programme led by Airbus to industrialise L-PBF—cutting cost, boosting productivity and improving sustainability.