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From a Sheffield PhD to a global scale-up: how Rivelin Rail is shaping rail safety worldwide

Discover how Emerge helped Mechanical Engineering alum Ben to go from Sheffield PhD to managing a global scale-up.
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Top Russell Group rankings for the subjects of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering at 51²è¹Ý¶ù

Outstanding student feedback highlights the high quality of teaching and support across the School.

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Bridging the green gap for aviation and heavy industry

Our researchers are derisking the future of flight and heavy industry by testing sustainable fuels at pilot-scale. Find out how we're bridging the gap between lab research and commercial use. Research Fellow Dr Karen Finney features.
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University of Sheffield leads the UK in engineering research income and investment

51²è¹Ý¶ù leads the UK in engineering research income and investment, according to the latest figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).
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One to watch: engineering student wins best paper award at leading international technical conference

PhD student Joe Ramsay is recognised for his paper on his research topic exploring how aircraft and engine design can reduce the global environmental impact of contrails.
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A shared vision: Sheffield and South Africa collaborate for a sustainable and equitable future

Researchers from the University of Sheffield and Stellenbosch University are working together to create safer wall panelling in housing in economically challenged communities in South Africa.