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Artist's impression of the Rolls-Royce SMR plant
Artist's impression of the Rolls-Royce SMR plant

Rolls-Royce SMR will build Britain’s next generation of nuclear power plants

The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ AMRC has welcomed news that Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected as the preferred bidder to partner with Great British Energy – Nuclear to develop small modular reactors for the UK.
Visual representation Runway Park

Runway Park: A vision for innovation-led growth takes flight

A transformative ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ development designed to attract investment, create high-quality jobs and accelerate economic growth unveils its new look as Runway Park is officially launched to industry.

£14,000 Awarded to ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's Most Promising Student Start-ups

Sheffield's entrepreneurial future is bright. Last week, the Emerge Awards Showcase spotlighted the University's brightest entrepreneurial minds. Which of these promising initiatives will achieve significant industry impact?

Group of board members in Firth Hall

¾«¶«Ó°Òµlaunches powerful new alliance to transform adult social care

Excitement is building across ¾«¶«Ó°Òµas a ground-breaking initiative takes shape to reshape the landscape of adult social care.
Photo of student Shamoil Khomosi at Mercedes surrounded by trophies

Rocking all over world: Students prepare flight exercise aid for take off

A pioneering exercise aid designed to help long haul flight passengers and people with mobility problems could soon be hitting the market - and ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ students can claim a part in its success.
A crowd of people sat inside a Spiegeltent watching a performance at a previous Festival of the Mind

Festival of the Mind returns to ¾«¶«Ó°Òµfor 10th anniversary

One of the biggest festivals in ¾«¶«Ó°Òµis set to return in full, including the iconic Spiegeltent in Barker’s Pool, for its 10th anniversary this month 15-25 September 2022, with a programme of free events that are bigger and better than ever.
Sioned Davies

Engineering student scoops top prize for internship

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ student Sioned Davies has won Siemens Intern of the Year award for the positive impact she made through her internship.

Finn Shimmin

Economics student completes internship with local authority

Student Finn was able to develop his team-based problem solving skills on a recent internship in South Yorkshire.