The University of Sheffield, founded in 1905, is one of the UK's leading research universities. Located in Sheffield, the fifth largest city in the UK, it is one of the six "red brick universities" in the UK. The University has a strong focus on engineering, architecture, science, and medical and life sciences disciplines, and has four flagship research centers dedicated to cutting-edge research in the areas of ageing health, neuroscience, sustainable agriculture and sustainable energy. The University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is the UK's first research-led Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Zone, highlighting the University's strong industrial link.