Research centres and facilities

Our world-leading research centres and facilities make an incredible impact.
By harnessing our wealth of interdisciplinary expertise, and together with partners across the world, they are constantly furthering academic knowledge and addressing the wide range of global challenges facing society.

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Centres of excellence

Our cross-faculty research centres harness the University's wealth of interdisciplinary expertise and research excellence, making vital contributions to research, academia and the world around us.

Centres of excellence

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External investment in excellence

In partnership with experts from business, policy and academia, our externally funded centres are vibrant hubs of collaboration and world-leading research.

Vital collaborations in research

Arthur Willis Environment Centre

Faculty research centres

Our five faculties' research centres are leaders in their field, bringing together multidisciplinary approaches and cutting-edge collaborations to further theory and practice.

Multidisciplinary research

Environmental research

All research centres

Explore a complete list of our research centres and institutes.

Research centre directory

World-class facilities

Sustainable aviation through biofuel refining (SABR) technology

Translational research and innovation

Our translational research centres bridge the gap between industry needs and curiosity-driven academic research. They're led by industrial partners and boost innovation and skills across sectors.

Research that drives innovation

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Dr Ian Farrer at work in the National Epitaxy Facility at the University of Sheffield

Research facilities

We're home to world-class facilities that support research, both within the University and in collaboration with a wide range of local and international partners.

State-of-the-art facilities

Centre news and updates

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World leading expert on bio-inspired AI to direct University of Sheffield’s Centre for Machine Intelligence

One of the world’s leading innovators in bio-inspired AI has joined the University of Sheffield, as part of a new multi-million pound centre that is set to transform the institution’s research, innovation and teaching around artificial intelligence.

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Only four G20 countries set for positive ecological footprint by 2050, study finds

The UK along with 15 of the G20 nations are forecast to have a negative ecological footprint by 2050, according to a study led by Professor Lenny Koh from Sheffield’s Energy Institute.

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Research at Sheffield

Research culture

Excellent research requires an excellent research environment. We're working hard to develop our research culture and foster a community of inclusion, support and collaboration.

Progress in research culture

Technicians

Technical talent and expertise are critical to research. From managing research facilities to developing industry partnerships, our highly skilled technicians make vital contributions to our University.

Championing our technicians

Impact

We're curious about the world and know our vital role in creating positive change within it. Our ideas and expertise make a tangible difference to communities, policy, our partners and wider society.

Making our mark on the world

Partnerships

Whether you are a multinational blue chip, a forward-thinking SME, a charity or an NGO, working with the University of Sheffield can have a significant impact on your organisation.

Forging powerful partnerships

Staff and PGRs

From finding and submitting funding applications to project management, finance and ethics, researchers can find a range of resources and support on the Staff Hub.