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Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering achieve top-five places in Guardian rankings 2027

Outstanding results highlight the School’s strength across its subject areas
Deep borehole facilities

Dr Karl Travis joins the Independent Advisory Committee for the Deep Borehole Demonstration Center (DBDC)

The Deep Borehole Demonstration Center has added three experts to its Independent Advisory Committee. Dr Karl Travis joins Emeritus Professor Neil Chapman, who is Chair of the committee.

Mockup of Xerode’s dry electrode printing system
Mockup of Xerode’s dry electrode printing system, capable of continuous roll-to-roll manufacture.

Spinout spotlight: Xerode

Xerode, a spinout from the University of Sheffield’s School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, is developing a solvent-free, dry digital printing process for coating battery electrodes.

Two DNA double helices locking together

Decades-old DNA mystery solved after strands are captured zipping together for the first time

Researchers have captured the moment two DNA molecules zip together, overcoming their identical negative charges to pair up, solving a mechanism that has puzzled scientists for more than 20 years.
Students at a poster presentation

Another successful year for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) scheme

Now in its 11th successful year, the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) scheme completed another cycle of fellowships, exciting research projects, and the upskilling of students.

Technical staff back stage of an opera performance

New research aims to improve battery safety for theatre technicians

A new research project at the University of Sheffield hopes to improve battery safety in the theatre industry and provide valuable training guides to theatre technicians.
Students recieving certificates

Success at the 44th Cement and Concrete Science Conference

Congratulations to PhD students Madeline and William who were awarded prizes in the ‘best student oral presentation’ category at this year’s Cement and Concrete Science Conference.

Brain-inspired neuromorphic computing

Researchers take a leading role in the new Innovation and Knowledge Centre for neuromorphic computing

The University of Sheffield, is set to play a leading role in the UK’s new Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) for neuromorphic computing, following a £12.8 million investment from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
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School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering courses achieve top rankings in The Guardian University Guide 2026

Our courses have achieved fantastic results in the latest Guardian University Guide, recognised among the very best in the UK. These rankings reflect the hard work of our staff and students, as well as the strength of our teaching and research.