The University of Sheffield is a leading Russell Group university, with a world-class reputation. Over 30,000 students from 150 countries study at Sheffield. In a truly global community, they learn alongside over 1,500 of the world’s leading academics.  Sheffield’s world-shaping research feeds into its excellent education. Students learn at the leading edge of discovery from researchers who are tackling today’s biggest global challenges.

Powerful partnerships, outstanding people

Together, our exceptional staff and students are making a difference. By harnessing the power of collaboration and ideas, we are driving positive change. Our partnerships with industry leaders, including Boeing, Rolls-Royce, Unilever, AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Siemens, Airbus, and numerous government and charitable organisations, are a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation.  The University of Sheffield excels in real-world impact, ranking among the UK’s best for business and community partnerships, as highlighted by the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF). The September 2024 results further cement Sheffield’s position as a leading English university in IP development and research commercialisation.

The University of Sheffield is excited to strengthen its longstanding partnership with Sheffield Digital. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to driving impact through research, education, and regional engagement.

“The University of Sheffield is committed to collaborating with its partners in order to strengthen South Yorkshire. By maximising the impact of our collective tech and digital initiatives, we’ll create opportunities for our students, graduates and organisations to thrive in the regional tech sector.”

Jonny Wright, Regional Economic Development Lead, University of Sheffield. 

Cultivating tomorrow’s tech leaders

We collaborate with top tech organisations to inspire and prepare our students for successful careers through our Careers and Employability Service. Through a range of initiatives, including work-related learning where students can undertake projects supplied by industry, work placements and mentorship programmes and gain career insights, we equip our students with the practical skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the digital world. Our careers fairs and employer events offer excellent opportunities to raise awareness of your company and find your next recruits in our talented pool of students.

Through our partnership with Sheffield Digital, we can stay ahead of industry trends and ensure our graduates are well-prepared and job ready to meet the evolving demands of the tech sector.

Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs

Emerge is the University of Sheffield’s hub for entrepreneurial activity. We equip students with skills to foster innovation and creativity through workshops, challenges, and real-world experiences. Our goal is to empower students to launch and grow successful businesses.

By connecting students with industry leaders and mentors, we embed our entrepreneurial community within the regional ecosystem. Together with Sheffield Digital, we’re committed to nurturing the next generation of business leaders and driving economic growth.

Facilities driving digital innovation 

Collaborate and innovate in our dynamic facilities, where specialist equipment and expert staff are at your fingertips. Open to researchers, businesses and organisations – here’s a snapshot of what we can offer:

Centre for Machine Intelligence – Supported by a multi-million pound investment by the University of Sheffield, the Centre for Machine Intelligence is a strategic initiative dedicated to the transformation and acceleration of our research, innovation and teaching in and around Artificial Intelligence (AI). The centre is building an environment that supports world-leading and responsible research into AI and one that is equipped to train the next generation of researchers. 

Digital Innovation Zone – The University of Sheffield and Siemens have partnered to create the Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ), a state-of-the-art facility designed to accelerate digitalisation, enhance digital skills, and foster innovation and knowledge sharing.The DIZ, acts as a living lab to assist students and industry to gain the digital skills they will need in an ever changing engineering landscape. 

School of Computer Science – The School is committed to pushing the boundaries of computer science theory and practice, collaborating closely with end users to create real-world impact via dynamic research. 

Find out more

We want to hear from local digital technology businesses who are interested in any of these opportunities. Please send us details to: collaborate@sheffield.ac.uk and we will engage the right team who will make contact.