Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Exploring the intersection of chemistry, physics, biology, maths and engineering, Materials Science and Engineering is a truly interdisciplinary department leading fundamental scientific exploration of materials which underpin sustainable engineering solutions that positively benefit our planet.

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2nd in the UK for Graduate Prospects for Materials Technology (Complete University Guide 2024)

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FAST-Forge; The next generation of metal innovation

18 January 2024

'FAST-Forge' process developed at Royce at the University of Sheffield could revolutionise production of titanium goods

The City of Steel has brought forward a new metal revolution; Researchers at the University of Sheffield are paving the way for more sustainable titanium production

24 October 2023

Student awarded Engineering Leaders Scholarship from the Royal Academy of Engineering

Congratulations to Tobias Kunz who has recently been awarded the Engineering Leaders Scholarship from the Royal Academy of Engineering.

22 September 2023

University of Sheffield ranked among top universities in the UK in recent university guides

The University of Sheffield has been ranked among the top in the UK by both The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, and the Guardian University Guide 2024.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield with four of the academics who have been elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering's Fellowship — Four of the academics who have been elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering's Fellowship with the University of Sheffield's Vice-Chancellor (end left) and Vice-President for Engineering (end right).

20 September 2023

Professor Iain Todd is one of five University of Sheffield academics elected to Royal Academy of Engineering

Professor Iain Todd is one of five academics from the University of Sheffield have been honoured with one of the most prestigious awards in engineering, announced today (20 September 2023).

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Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Sir Robert Hadfield Building
Mappin Street
Sheffield
S1 3JD

Email: materials@sheffield.ac.uk

Tel: +44 114 222 5998

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