Queen's Anniversary Prize for AMRC
During a ceremony held at Buckingham Palance on February 14th, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, represented by Professor Geof Tomlinson, received the award from the Queen.
The higher and further education prize recognises 'outstanding achievement at a world-class level' and is assessed by a specialist panel over several months. It is the highest accolade available to UK universities.
"The University's vision includes our stated aim to develop a critical mass of strategic partnerships and collaborations with world-leading companies in which the process of discovery is accelerated," said Professor Keith Burnett, Vice-Chancellor.
"The AMRC is a wonderful example of exactly this. In the five years since its development, growth at the AMRC has been staggering and tangible benefits have been felt in the regional and national economy, with key orders won for this country and jobs secured on the basis of research-led solutions which make companies more competitive."
Nick West, Director of Communications at Boeing UK, warmly welcomed the news of the Queen's Prize for the AMRC with Boeing.
He added: "Britain has proven itself to be one of the most successful locations for aerospace engineering, design and manufacture in the world. Thanks to Boeing's partnership with the University of Sheffield, new techniques have resulted in more energy efficient aircraft. We are also using composite materials to push the boundaries of new materials vital to the next generation of aerospace.
"Such cutting edge developments are the result of a collaboration which develops skills and creates wealth and intellectual property for us as a company, for the University and for the benefit of UK industry."
