Diamond Engineering

This striking structure that is home to over 6,000 students from the Faculty of Engineering. The Diamond has the capacity to educate top quality engineers that the UK needs to address the skills shortage in the sector, those that will go on to tackle the biggest challenges facing the modern world.

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Revolutionising Engineering Education: PEE24 Welcomes Dynamic Keynote Speakers!

Prepare to be inspired and enlightened as the Practical Engineering Education Conference (PEE24) gears up to host two dynamic keynote speakers who are poised to revolutionise the field of engineering education. With their wealth of expertise and groundbreaking insights, Professor Claire Lucas and Dr. Brett A. Becker promise to make PEE24 an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

Enhancing Engineering Education through Alumni Mentorship

A Reflection on the 2024 Engineering Project Weeks at The University of Sheffield.

The cornerstone of the Engineering Project Weeks lies in the engagement of alumni mentors, whose invaluable insights bridge the gap between academia and industry. These dedicated mentors generously volunteer their time to advise students, drawing upon their wealth of experience in the engineering sector.

Join Us at PEE24: The Practical Engineering Conference 2024!

Join us at PEE24 and be a part of shaping the future of engineering education! We look forward to welcoming you to The University of Sheffield on July 2nd, 2024.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with practical teaching innovations and connect with fellow educators. Book your ticket before March 30th, 2024, to take advantage of our Early Bird Rate of just £125.

MEE prioritises Workplace Wellbeing through i-ACT Course for Managers

On 18 January, fourteen managers from Multidisciplinary Engineering Education (MEE) took part in a full day of training on the i-ACT course.

This course was specifically tailored to support managers in promoting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace

Diamond Engineering to host the next International Symposium on Academic Makerspaces!

In early October, Dr Pete Mylon, Academic Lead for the iForge, was approached by the board of the Higher Education Makerspaces Initiative (HEMI) to host their annual conference, the International Symposium on Academic Makerspaces (ISAM), in 2024.

Find out what happened when Diamond Engineering Staff attended the CDIO Conference 2023

Krys Bangert and Dr Joanna Bates attended and presented at the 19th International Conceiving, Designing, Implementing & Operating (CDIO) Conference hosted by the Norwegian University of Science & Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway

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We are a cross-faculty department responsible for delivering practical teaching for the Faculty of Engineering within extensive laboratory and workshop facilities.

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