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9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield to help close semiconductor skills gap

A new skills programme that will supply a pipeline of talent to the UK’s semiconductor sector – key to its long-term success – has been launched with support from the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield.
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9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ 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 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield.
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9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Rankings

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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Tiny robots could help fix leaky water pipes

Micro-robots that can inspect water pipes, diagnose cracks and fix them autonomously – reducing leaks and avoiding expensive excavation work – have been developed by a team of engineers led by the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield.
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9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield partners with SleepCogni to revolutionise sleep health through AI innovation

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (which includes the Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering) is excited to announce a joint research collaboration with SleepCogni.
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Faculty of Engineering marks #INWED24: inspiring the future generation of Women in Engineering

To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), the Faculty hosted a two-day event at The Wave on 10th-11th June. This inspiring event showcased the remarkable achievements & diverse experiences of women in engineering, staff & students.
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Karman Alpha: Twelve Feet Under - the documentary

Student-led rocketry team ‘Project Sunride’ premiered their ‘Karman Alpha’ documentary last month, chronicling their journey to America where they launched the two-stage rocket in the Mojave Desert, California.
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Students wow judges in Siemens Digital Innovation Zone robotic arm competition

Judges were blown away by the ingenuity and creativity of four student teams who programmed a robot arm to navigate complex courses in a recent competition held at the Siemens Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ).
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Meet the students making video games for charity

A new range of video games raising vital funds for UK charities has been developed by a team of students, Project Pixel, at the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield, founded by two computer science students.