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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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Department of Mechanical Engineering Earns Silver Athena SWAN Award

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is proud to announce it has been successful in renewing its Athena Swan Silver Award for another five years.

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Celebrating four decades of technical excellence

David Butcher, Senior Research Technician and an integral part of the Department of Mechanical Engineering since 1979, retires after 45 years.