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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.
The Mappin Building at The University of Sheffield

School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering courses achieve top rankings in The Guardian University Guide 2026

Our courses have achieved fantastic results in the latest Guardian University Guide, recognised among the very best in the UK. These rankings reflect the hard work of our staff and students, as well as the strength of our teaching and research.
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Photo source: Ernest Wright

Pruning in 3D

Members of Royce have been working with Ernest Wright to design their new Nurseryman Scissors using 3D-printed metal prototypes.

| Ernest Wright website
Grike Fell overlooking Sellafield

Government allocates £154m for plutonium disposal

Dr Lewis Blackburn is quoted in a BBC article about money that will be spent by the government to investigate how best to dispose of the 140 tonnes of radioactive plutonium it currently stores at a nuclear plant.

| BBC news
two men in hi-vis jackets shovel cement which is pouring from a tube

The green steel revolution is creating demand for new approaches to cement production, study finds

The UK’s race to reach net-zero is rapidly transforming two of its most carbon intensive industries – steel and cement. However new research warns that progress in one, could hinder the other with major implications on the nation’s climate strategy.
DNA molecules

Under or over? The twists and turns of genetic research

Using what is known as an atomic force microscope, advanced computer software and AI, researchers are able to visualise DNA molecules, trace their paths and measure them.