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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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Sheffield students put to the test in Siemens competition

In collaboration with Siemens, the university's Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ) recently hosted an exciting 'Digitally Designed Stories' competition, culminating in a showcase of exceptional student talent and ingenuity.

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Circular economy network gains funding for digital tech innovation

Experts at the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield will be part of a new research network after receiving EPSRC funding of £2 million in Digital Innovation and Circular Economy (DICE).
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Siemens Connects with Students at 'A Day in the Life' Event

Over 60 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield students gained valuable insights into career opportunities at Siemens during the recent 'A Day in the Life' talk and networking event.
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Network to drive harmonisation in sustainability assessment awarded funding

The LCA Regulatory Science & Innovation Network (LCA-RSIN) has been awarded over £400,000 in Innovate UK funding, to build on a successful Discovery phase and implement the network.

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9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ to co-lead £5m hub to support national nuclear waste strategy

The next generation of experts needed to safely and securely manage the UK’s legacy nuclear materials will be trained by The Universities of Manchester and Sheffield.