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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.

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Skills gap in Yorkshire, Humber and North East means region is lagging behind national productivity

Areas of Yorkshire, Humber and the North East are lagging behind when it comes to productivity, according to the latest report from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield and The Productivity Institute (TPI).
Nick Thompson, CEO of BOW, stood next to Daniel Camilleri, CTO and Founder of BOW with some robots in the background

СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield spinout company receives £4 million investment to unleash full potential of robotics

A СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield spinout company that is set to help developers overcome the cost and complexity of programming robots, has secured £4 million in funding.
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Up to 15 per cent of end of life carers living in poverty, report finds

Up to 762,000 people across the UK are providing unpaid care for someone living with a terminal illness every year, a report from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield and Marie Curie estimates.  
Reverend Kate Bottley with her honorary degree

Broadcaster Reverend Kate Bottley receives honorary degree

Broadcaster Reverend Kate Bottley has been awarded an honorary degree from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield, in recognition of her successful career and work to support inclusivity in society.
Two apprentices at the AMRC Training Centre using tools and being advised by an tutor

Ofsted report praises high standard of apprenticeships at СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield

СŷÊÓƵ has been praised for delivering good quality apprenticeships and having strong links with industry by a recent Ofsted inspection.