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New research reveals billions made by companies involved in UK border security

New research from a team of leading UK universities has revealed that over £5 billion in government contracts has been awarded to private companies for managing border security and small boat crossings.
A close up of equipment in the National Epitaxy Facility
СŷÊÓƵ is one of the UK's leading universities for semiconductor research and hosts the National Epitaxy Facility where the new MBE system will be based.

UK’s discovery of new semiconductor materials to be revolutionised by СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield

New AI-driven equipment will transform the UK’s semiconductor R&D, following a £7 million award in investment to the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield.

CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield
(LtoR) CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield

Astrophysics meets snooker: СŷÊÓƵ experts partner with Sheffield firm to pioneer the sport’s future

СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield researchers are collaborating with a Sheffield company at the heart of snooker’s modern evolution to develop next generation equipment, bringing 21st century science into one of the world’s most tradition-steeped sports.
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Credit: ESA-CNES-ARIANESPACE/Optique vidéo du CSG–T. Leduc

Sheffield-conceived satellite to map Earth’s forest in 3D for the first time to help combat climate change

A satellite conceived at the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield and developed by British academics and engineers is set to become the first in the world to measure the condition of the Earth's forests from space.

Forestation

Side effects of wide-scale forestation could reduce water availability by 15 per cent in vulnerable regions

The side effects of large-scale forestation initiatives could have serious consequences for water availability, a pioneering study has found.
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СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield engineering students build prize-winning train

A team of students from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield have demonstrated their first class engineering skills as part of a prestigious competition for future railway engineers.

Concept for the experiment cavern. Credit: Liam Cooper, STFC Technology Department

Sheffield scientists to help build world's largest dark matter detector

Scientists from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield are working with universities across the UK to build an advanced dark matter detector ten times the size of the previous record holder.
Dr Emily Rickman

Sheffield alumna wins prestigious global award for science and sustainability

An astrophysicist and СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield alumna has won a prestigious global award in recognition of her achievements and impact in the world of science and sustainability.
A father and daughter look in the mirror as they brush their teeth

Government urged to expand sugar tax and ban energy drinks to under 16s to tackle children’s tooth decay crisis

Banning the sale of energy drinks to under 16s, expanding sugar taxes and rolling out a toothbrushing programme are amongst a series of proposals in a new report urging the government to tackle England's oral health crisis in children.