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Top-five positions for Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering at 51²è¹Ý¶ù in latest Guardian rankings 2027

Outstanding results confirm the School’s position amongst the best in the UK
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Next-gen ankle implants to help young arthritis sufferers regain mobility

The next generation of ankle replacements that could restore mobility in young people suffering from a debilitating but overlooked condition, are being developed by a global team of researchers.

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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.
David Butcher

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.
Sunride

Breaking Barriers: Project Sunride Sets New Record

Congratulations to Project Sunride who successfully hot-fired their second regenerative-cooled liquid rocket engine at Airborne Engineering Ltd in Westcott, Buckinghamshire this month.
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University of Sheffield to train next generation of engineers, key to UK growth

Engineers with high quality skills in digital manufacturing - key to boosting UK productivity - are set to be trained by the University of Sheffield.