What employers think

Michael Green is a partner of Buro Happold

"We sponsor research, employ students, sponsor students, contribute to teaching, and as chairman of the Industrial Liaison Committee I have had the opportunity to develop an excellent relationship with the Department.The Department delivers world leading research which has had a significant impact on our capability as designers. The same research capability and links with industry are also particular good for students in relation to the quality of the teaching and the reputation of a degree from the University of Sheffield."

John Holden of URS Corporation

"We rely on universities like Sheffield for our exceptional new staff of the future. Our links with the Department are diverse: we have assisted with curriculum development, we collaborate on research projects, and we have used University staff as advisors on our projects. Our staff give lectures and transfer onto the teaching staff has occurred. Our staff also attend courses in the Department, and we provide students with opportunities to visit sites and design offices and to obtain vacation work experience in our offices throughout the UK".

Dr David Tonks is a Director of Manchester based Edge Consultants UK Ltd

"The challenges and opportunities in Civil Engineering in the UK, and indeed worldwide, are breathtaking and can only grow as increasing demand is placed on the world´s limited resources. I have been particularly impressed by the quality of students and teaching at Sheffield in the light of this. Sheffield students are clearly being given excellent training and preparation for future success in what is a most rewarding and worthwhile career."