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Water engineer in front of a piece of equipment

Postdoctoral researcher explores the hidden science of pipe failure

How do aging cast iron pipes actually start leaking? Edward John, is the highlight in a new UKWIR video looking at his PhD research that uncovers how pressure changes in old cast iron pipes can cause cracks and leaks over time.
Hollie at the Undergraduate of The Year Awards

Civil & Structural Engineering student shortlisted for the targetJobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards

We're thrilled to share that Civil & Structural Engineering student Hollie Wilson was shortlisted for the Female Undergraduate of the Year and Awards - a fantastic achievement.
Pint of Science at Sheffield Tap

From landslides to silicon skeletons: Sheffield engineers swap their labs for local pubs

Curious minds are invited to unravel life’s great mysteries - ranging from how tiny grains affect deadly landslides to predicting bone breaks before they happen - as the world’s largest public science festival returns to Sheffield.
Man with glasses

Professor Hajirasouliha appointed as an editor for a world-leading engineering journal 

We are thrilled to announce that Professor Iman Hajirasouliha has been appointed as an Editor for Thin-Walled Structures.
HCN Reports

Unlocking liquid hydrogen flight: Why fundamental research matters now more than ever

Fantastic work led by Prof Hassan Ghadbeigi on the material behaviour in cryogenic hydrogen environments - this activity is part of four reports that analyse the global landscape in fundamental cryogenic hydrogen research.

| Aerospace Technology Institute
Engineers in Business second place team

Second year engineering students pitched ideas at 2025 Engineers in Business final

Congratulations to our Mechanical Engineering students who were part of team MUSH-ROOM (Smart Farming) and came second in the Engineers in Business final this month.
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic Sheffield scissor maker sharpen its edge

Experts from the School are using cutting-edge technology to help Ernest Wright understand techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation to identify subtle improvements to their tried and tested processes.
Brick Model 3d Results (ferrite green, pearlite orange and yellow)
Modelled microstructure after 20000 wheel passes. The initially smooth surface has developed roughness, cracks, and permanent deformation in response to wheel loads.

Building a better, safer railway future through research and development

Professor David Fletcher and engineering student Philomenah Holladay, presented a groundbreaking approach to modelling rail defects at the Vehicle Track Interface Seminar 2025.

| Published by Rail Engineer
Students from Project Sunride stood in front of their rocket - Desert Winds

To infinity: the story of the UK's groundbreaking student liquid rocket

‘Desert Winds: The UK's First Student Liquid Rocket’ documentary, premiered on Saturday 22nd March in the Diamond Building, at the University of Sheffield.