Sheffield UTC

Sheffield has been a global leader in advanced manufacturing for nearly three hundred years and is the fastest growing creative and digital sector in the UK. It is a source of immense pride in which the Sheffield UTC will channel its energy to forge the next generation of innovators, creative thinkers and industry leaders.

The Sheffield UTC is a natural reflection of the region's creativity and innovation. It is this bond between our heritage and our future, between our educators and our employers, between our economy and our people, which gives the Sheffield UTC its distinctive vision and ethos, equipping young people for our world class companies.

"The local industrial base requires suitably qualified people at all levels and therefore the Faculty of Engineering and the University of Sheffield sees the development of an industrially focussed UTC in Sheffield as providing an important additional educational route within the city. At a practical level the University will support and contribute in several ways. This is an exciting development for the city of Sheffield and we are pleased to endorse it." Professor Mike Hounslow Pro Vice Chancellor for Engineering, University of Sheffield

"The creation of a UTC within this region will enable Firth Rixson to continue its journey to "Grow our own" talent locally, as we consider this to be a critical requirement if we are to increase our global presence within the supply chain. We are committed to the success of this very exciting project." Alison Bettac Group HR/HSE, Firth Rixson UK/Europe

"The Engineering Department has had a successful school partnership delivering the level 3 Engineering Diploma and we are keen to build on this with our support for the UTC."  Professor Tony Tricker Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences Sheffield Hallam University