University of Sheffield At Top In Engineering Research Income And Investment In UK

Study in UK: The University of Sheffield received its most funding from the UK government and UKRI (mostly the EPSRC).

According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), the University of Sheffield leads the UK in engineering research income and investment. The university has attracted the highest level of funding for engineering research in 2021/22 and 2022/23. This amount surpasses the funding received by Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London.

Professor Koen Lamberts, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, said, “I would like to congratulate my colleagues from across the University of Sheffield’s Faculty of Engineering, AMRC and research centres on this significant achievement – attracting more engineering investment than any other university in the UK is a remarkable feat. Sheffield’s position is a testament to the confidence that industry and research funders have in the capabilities of the University and the region. As the government looks to turbo-charge innovation-led growth by strengthening connections between the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor and the rest of the UK, innovation hubs in areas like South Yorkshire can play a key role in offering innovative companies both R&D expertise and space to scale-up operations.”

“I would also like to thank our partners in the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and regional government for helping to create the conditions needed to attract funding from a range of sources,” added Professor Koen Lamberts.

Professor Conchúr Ó Brádaigh, Vice-President for Engineering at the University of Sheffield, said, “The data from HESA shows that Sheffield is one of the UK’s strongest engineering universities and a real asset to the nation’s R&D capabilities. We are very proud of our track record not only in fundamental research, but in our ability to translate this at scale into meaningful outcomes for industry. Aside from this impact on industry, innovation and growth, our research also informs our teaching as we train the next generation of engineers. We have one the biggest cohorts of engineering students in the UK and our approach to research-led teaching ensures they are developing the skills needed throughout industry and society.”

University of Sheffield Funding Details

The university received the funding to set up a UK-first Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) and also for engineering research ROSEHIPS project.

Professor Ben Morgan, Interim Chief Executive Officer at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, said, “This remarkable achievement reflects the world-class expertise we possess at the AMRC and across the University. The AMRC is driving impactful research across aerospace, defence and nuclear energy, while leveraging our capabilities to address critical challenges and opportunities in advanced manufacturing - putting South Yorkshire, north Wales and Lancashire on the map for innovation and technological development.”

“Our industry and government partnerships, like those with Rolls-Royce and Boeing, further demonstrate our commitment to real-world solutions and our drive to push the boundaries of what's possible. We're incredibly proud to be part of the University of Sheffield's thriving research ecosystem and excited to continue shaping the future of innovation,” added Professor Ben Morgan.

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