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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.
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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.
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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.
Winning student team with certificates

Engineering student team wins People’s Prize in global design competition

Student's from the School win People's Prize at the Engineering for People Design Challenge 2024/25.
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Technician takes top status with IEng professional registration

Adam Higham-Naylor, Engineering Technician from the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, has been awarded Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.
Students from Project SunRide stood with a representative from their sponsor - Labman Automation
Students from Project Sunride who are representing the University of Sheffield in Race2Space, with their sponsor Labman Automation. Credit: Project Sunride.

UK’s future space scientists take off in world’s largest rocket firing competition finale

Some of the UK’s brightest young engineers have gathered at the historic site of Britain’s Cold War rocket programme for the climax of the world’s biggest student rocket firing competition (25 June - 11 July).
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Blind Sheffield chef plates up in style thanks to students’ innovation

A passionate amateur chef who’s been blind since the age of 21 is finally able to present his dishes in style thanks to the ingenuity and innovation of a team led by a Mechanical Engineering student.
Hot Steel Moving Into Forging Machine

University of Sheffield researchers to transform UK steel and manufacturing

Two major new research hubs that are set to revolutionise UK steel and digital manufacturing, have been launched with the help of researchers from the University of Sheffield.