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EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility: Providing semiconductor materials, structures and devices.
One of our PhD students Katie O'Flaherty gave an insightful talk this week at
@pintofscience.uk
in Sheffield! Katie's talk was on quantum photonics for quantum key distribution for satellites using semiconductors.
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WATCH: Pints, particles and professors at Sheffield science festival - ShefNews
Across Sheffield, professors and pint-lovers have come together for three nights of science in local pubs
https://shefnews.co.uk/index.php/2026/05/21/watch-pints-particles-and-professors-at-sheffield-science-festival/
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Our Director Prof Jon Heffernan FREng attended an important meeting at
@iop.org
in London this week, held by the Council for Science and Technology who advise the Prime Minister, to discuss the future roadmap for Photonics in the UK.
#DSIT
#EPSRC
#photonics
#semiconductors
#quantum
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šhttps://uksemiconductors.com/?page_id=183
15 days ago
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We were delighted to successfully host our first-ever Virtual Open Day and ECR online event on 13 April, bringing together researchers, industry representatives, and students from across the semiconductor community. Enjoy a summary video below!
youtu.be/ZPb8W9pft0Q
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NEF Virtual Open Day - 13/04/26
YouTube video by National Epitaxy Facility
https://youtu.be/ZPb8W9pft0Q
15 days ago
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A reminder to fill out our Community Consultation survey if you are interested in shaping the Facility's future! Your input will play a key role in influencing our priorities and capabilities over the next 5ā10 years.
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National Epitaxy Facility Community Consultation
The National Epitaxy Facility is undertaking a community consultation to inform its strategic development for the next 5-10 years reflecting the changing R&D landscape in the UK, government-driven str...
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV8R52cdCm1tGraWaQ00IVQILsUrLyDmLrxVQAunp-e33DUQ/viewform
21 days ago
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It was a pleasure to give a Facility tour to the Office for Quantum from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology on Monday. It was a great visit that highlighted the continued investment into the region, including our new MBE system and joint UKRI-funded activity with Aegiq.
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We are attending
@sheffielduni.bsky.social
Spring Careers Fair today from 12-3pm in the Octagon! We are advertising our funded PhD studentship available in AI-assisted materials discovery:
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Please fill out our Community Consultation survey! This will help shape the future of the National Epitaxy Facility over the next 5ā10 years, in line with the UKās evolving R&D landscape and priorities in semiconductors, quantum, AI, and telecoms.
shorturl.at/AIJ1l
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National Epitaxy Facility Community Consultation
The National Epitaxy Facility is undertaking a community consultation to inform its strategic development for the next 5-10 years reflecting the changing R&D landscape in the UK, government-driven str...
https://shorturl.at/AIJ1l
about 1 month ago
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Our PhD student Katie O'Flaherty is giving a talk at Pint of Science on Wednesday 20th May in Sheffield on Quantum Dots: 'The Tiny Tech That Makes Eavesdropping Impossible'. š
pintofscience.co.uk/event/bluepr...
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Last chance to sign up to Monday's Virtual Open Day and ECR Event by the end of tomorrow! Dr Ben Stevens at IQE will now be presenting the 'Transition from Academia to Industry' ECR talk. Sign up here:
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/national-epi...
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National Epitaxy Facility Virtual Open Day & ECR event - National Epitaxy Facility
We are excited to announce we are holding the first National Epitaxy Facility (NEF) Virtual Open Day and Early Career Researcher (ECR) event on Monday 13th April 2026.
https://www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/national-epitaxy-facility-virtual-open-day-ecr-event/
about 2 months ago
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A reminder of our current Pump Priming call for applications which has a deadline of Friday 10th April. Please visit our website for more information
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/facility/pum...
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Pump Priming - National Epitaxy Facility
The National Epitaxy Facility operates a āPump-Primingā scheme where a limited number of wafers are provided to researchers free of charge and without the need for a current EPSRC grant.
https://www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/facility/pump-priming/
about 2 months ago
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It was a pleasure to give Ser Khoon Toh, Senior Director of Singapore Polytechnic, a tour of the Facility in Sheffield this week. We look forward to a future partnership in developing modern ways of semiconductor device fabrication and characterization teaching.
2 months ago
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Weāre delighted to share that the National Epitaxy Facility has received new funding as part of a Ā£6.6m investment from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
uksemicentre.org.uk/news/6-6m-bo...
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Ā£6.6m boost to UK semiconductor infrastructure
The UK Semiconductor Centre (UKSC) has welcomed a new Ā£6.6m investment to bolster the UKās core strengths in semiconductor innovation.
https://uksemicentre.org.uk/news/6-6m-boost-to-uk-semiconductor-infrastructure
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Weāre very pleased to see the UK Governmentās announcement of a new Ā£2bn quantum programme aiming to establish the UK as a world leader in this area. At NEF, our advanced epitaxy capabilities are already supporting a wide range of quantum projects.
shorturl.at/lDI6i
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UKās "Quantum leap" āÆtoāÆhelp beat disease,āÆdeliver high-paid jobs, and strengthen national security, as first country in the world to roll out Quantum computers at scale
UK unveils new package of measures to become the first country in the world to roll out Quantum computers at scale.
https://shorturl.at/lDI6i
2 months ago
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We are excited to announce the first National Epitaxy Facility (NEF) Virtual Open Day and Early Career Researcher (ECR) event, taking place online on Monday 13th April 2026. See the full agenda and register here ā¬ļø
shorturl.at/8qFaR
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National Epitaxy Facility Virtual Open Day & ECR event - National Epitaxy Facility
We are excited to announce we are holding the first National Epitaxy Facility (NEF) Virtual Open Day and Early Career Researcher (ECR) event on Monday 13th April 2026.
https://shorturl.at/8qFaR
3 months ago
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Yesterday we hosted a visit from Members of The University of Sheffield's Council and representatives from Engineering's Faculty Executive Board. Our visitors were given a tour of our cleanroom and extensive facilities.
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We are pleased to announce the next call for applications to the NEF Pump Priming scheme from Monday 2nd March - Friday 10th April. For further information about the scheme and application process please visit our Pump Priming pages:
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/facility/pum...
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Pump Priming - National Epitaxy Facility
The National Epitaxy Facility operates a āPump-Primingā scheme where a limited number of wafers are provided to researchers free of charge and without the need for a current EPSRC grant.
https://www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/facility/pump-priming/
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We attended the
@sheffielduni.bsky.social
Global Engineering Challenge yesterday as part of the annual Engineer Your Future event. The cross-faculty event is for 1st year Undergraduate students, and is aimed at developing students' ability to take on real-life engineering projects.
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We have a funded PhD studentship available for research and development in AI-assisted discovery and development of semiconductor materials and devices. For more details on this exciting opportunity please visit:
shorturl.at/mk3Tc
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Funded PhD studentship in AI-assisted materials discovery at the UK National Epitaxy Facility at University of Sheffield on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Funded PhD studentship in AI-assisted materials discovery at the UK National Epitaxy Facility at University of Sheffield, listed on FindAPhD.com
https://shorturl.at/mk3Tc
5 months ago
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š Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at the National Epitaxy Facility! š We hope you enjoy reading a summary of this year's news and achievements in our Christmas Newsletter.
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/christmas-ne...
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Christmas Newsletter 2025 - National Epitaxy Facility
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at the National Epitaxy Facility! Please see our Christmas Newsletter below. We hope you enjoy reading a summary of this year's news and achievements...
https://www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/christmas-newsletter-2025/
5 months ago
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Our Director Prof Jon Heffernan attended the UK Semiconductor Centre Workshop in Southampton last week, which was part of a series of national workshops to share insights and help shape the UK Semiconductor Centreās priorities.
#semiconductors
#UKSC
5 months ago
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Registration for UK Semiconductors 2026 is now open! šļø Dates: Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July 2026 šLocation: Sheffield Hallam University š Book here:
uksemiconductors.com?page_id=183
š¹ View this year's video:
uksemiconductors.com?page_id=3047
6 months ago
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Our head of MOVPE, Dr Elisa Maddalena Sala, is giving an invited talk on 'Exploring the MOVPE growth of Droplet Epitaxy InAs/InP Quantum Dots for Quantum Photonic Application' at
@iop.org
's Quantum Dot Day tomorrow in Cardiff.
iop.eventsair.com/qdd2025/
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Home - Quantum Dot Day | Site Controlled Quantum Emitters
https://iop.eventsair.com/qdd2025/
6 months ago
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A reminder that we are exhibiting with University of Surrey Ion Beam Centre tomorrow at UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2025! We will be at Booth 64 - hope to see you there!
#QuantumShowcase25
7 months ago
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We are exhibiting at
@innovateuk.bsky.social
's National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2025 this Friday in London! We are collaborating with the Surrey Ion Beam Centre and will be at Booth 64. Hope to see you there!
#QuantumShowcase25
#QuantumWeek
7 months ago
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A paper titled 'Spin properties in droplet epitaxy grown telecom quantum dots' has been published from MOVPE growth at the National Epitaxy Facility, exploring the spin properties of telecom C-band Quantum Dots.
journals.aps.org/prb/abstract...
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Spin properties in droplet epitaxy grown telecom quantum dots
We investigate the spin properties of InAs/InGaAs/InP quantum dots grown by metalorganic vapor-phase epitaxy (MOVPE) deposition using droplet epitaxy, which emits in the telecom C band. Using pump-pro...
https://journals.aps.org/prb/abstract/10.1103/bm22-smcp
7 months ago
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We are delighted to congratulate our Director Prof Jon Heffernan in being elected a Fellow at the
@raeng.org.uk
!
#RAEngFellows
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8 months ago
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We are pleased to announce that we have passed the annual ISO9001 external audit. The external audit, carried out by LRQA, shows our commitment to our Quality Assurance and Management processes to continue to improve our customer service.
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/iso9001-exte...
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ISO9001 External Audit ā National Epitaxy Facility
https://www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/iso9001-external-audit/
8 months ago
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A reminder that the call for applications to our Pump Priming scheme is open, with a deadline of Tuesday 9th September! The scheme provides a limited number of wafers to researchers free of charge and without the need for a current EPSRC grant.
shorturl.at/22HR9
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Pump Priming ā National Epitaxy Facility
https://shorturl.at/22HR9
9 months ago
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We are delighted to share the UK Semiconductors 2025 video! To view the conference photos click on the following link using Guest password UKS!25 -
shorturl.at/0eRdh
Many thanks to Laure Divisia-Astill of ADVA Photography.
youtu.be/AZHIz_x58go
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UK Semiconductors 2025
YouTube video by National Epitaxy Facility
https://youtu.be/AZHIz_x58go
10 months ago
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We are pleased to announce the next call for applications to the NEF Pump Priming scheme! Applications are now open with a deadline of Tuesday 9th September. To apply visit:
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/facility/pum...
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Pump Priming ā National Epitaxy Facility
https://www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/facility/pump-priming/
11 months ago
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UK Semiconductors Conference 2025 starts tomorrow! Registration starts at 9:30am with the first session at 10:15am. We look forward to seeing you then!
uksemiconductors.com
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UK Semiconductors 2025 | An annual conference on all aspects of semiconductor research
http://uksemiconductors.com
11 months ago
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We are hiring! We are looking for a Research Associate in Molecular Beam Epitaxy to join us at
@sheffielduni.bsky.social
. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development of MBE of III-V semiconductors. Read the full description below:
jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...
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Research Associate in Molecular Beam Epitaxy
Research Associate in Molecular Beam Epitaxy
https://jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research-Associate-in-Molecular-Beam-Epitaxy/1198-en_GB
11 months ago
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NEF staff attended the bi-annual Programme Grant (āQuantum and Many Body Physics Enabled by Advanced Semiconductor Nanotechnologyā) Away Day
@sheffielduni.bsky.social
Edge Centre in April, organised by the Physics Department.
about 1 year ago
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We held our bi-annual PhD Open Day yesterday at
@sheffielduni.bsky.social
for undergraduate students to find out more about our Facility and PhD studentships. Our funded PhD studentships are available on the research & development of the epitaxy of semiconductor materials and devices.
about 1 year ago
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We attended the
@sheffielduni.bsky.social
Careers Fair today to promote our PhD studentships! Our PhD Open Day is next Wednesday 14th May starting at 12:30, to sign up click here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-e...
about 1 year ago
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We are delighted to announce
@sheffielduni.bsky.social
has been awarded a £7 million investment to fund new MBE equipment, which will be installed at the National Epitaxy Facility! Read the full article here:
shorturl.at/DyC9F
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UKās discovery of new semiconductor materials to be revolutionised by University of Sheffield
New AI-driven equipment will transform the UKās semiconductor R&D, following a Ā£7 million award in investment to the University of Sheffield.
https://shorturl.at/DyC9F
about 1 year ago
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Our Head of Characterisation Dr Paul Fry attended SIOE 2025 conference this week at
@cardiffuni.bsky.social
, organised by the Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub. Paul gave a presentation showcasing the NEF's role & capabilities, and the facility's new Micro-Transfer Printing tool.
about 1 year ago
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The UK Semiconductors abstract deadline has been extended to next Friday 25th April! Please visit the Abstracts page on the UKS website for details on symposia and how to submit your abstract:
uksemiconductors.com?page_id=163
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Abstracts | UK Semiconductors 2025
https://uksemiconductors.com/?page_id=163
about 1 year ago
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We are holding a PhD Open Day on the afternoon of Wednesday 14th May! Book your place below if you are an undergraduate or MSc student interested in undertaking a PhD studentship with us, and want to find out more about what we do:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-e...
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National Epitaxy Facility PhD Open Day
The EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility is holding a PhD open day on Wednesday 14th May 2025 for prospective PhD students
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-epitaxy-facility-phd-open-day-tickets-1324970826409?aff=oddtdtcreator
about 1 year ago
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This year's UK Semiconductors Conference is on 2-3 July! UKS 2025 will have a larger exhibition space, exhibitor presentations and some new sessions. The abstract deadline is coming up on 17 April - please visit the website for more details:
uksemiconductors.com?page_id=163
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Abstracts | UK Semiconductors 2025
https://uksemiconductors.com/?page_id=163
about 1 year ago
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Our Sheffield MBE team attended the 2025 UK MBE meeting at the University of Warwick this week. Dr Edmund Clarke, Dr Pallavi Patil, Dr Akshay Verma and Senior Technician Richard Frith engaged in research presentations and networking with industry and academic experts.
#ukmbe
#molecularbeamepitaxy
about 1 year ago
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We are delighted to congratulate NEF's Professor Rachel Oliver
@profrachelgan.bsky.social
for being awarded an OBE for her services to Materials Engineering!
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/news-and-eve...
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Prof Rachel Oliver OBE - Epitaxy
https://www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/news-and-events/prof-rachel-oliver-obe/
about 1 year ago
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It was a great pleasure to meet Sheffield Central MP Abtisam Mohamed at Monday's All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) meeting on Semiconductors in Westminster. It is an exciting time in semiconductor research and we continue to be closely involved in the UK National Semiconductor Strategy.
over 1 year ago
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We held our annual all staff meeting at the University of Sheffield last week! The annual all day event enables staff to catch up and present their research highlights from the previous year and discuss upcoming opportunities and challenges.
over 1 year ago
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We are pleased to share our Christmas Newsletter 2024! Wishing everyone a great Christmas and New Year from everyone at the National Epitaxy Facility.
www.nationalepitaxyfacility.co.uk/news-and-eve...
over 1 year ago
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