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External advisory board members

New external advisory board appointed for the Centre for Machine Intelligence

Ten leaders from organisations from industry, government, and the third sector, have joined a new advisory board to guide AI research at the University of Sheffield.

EYH winning team

Engineering You’re Hired students showcase innovation and creativity at the Engineers and Scientists in Business Final

The entrepreneurial talent and creativity of our students was celebrated at the 2026 Engineers and Scientists in Business Competition Final.
Carolina Scarton

“If you tell kids they can’t go on social media, that’s exactly what they will do.”

Dr Carolina Scarton speaks to Sheffield Tribune on the increasing number of children using social media who are being targeted with lies online.
Data verification abstract AI

School of Computer Science awarded funding to build datasets shaping the future of AI

The project builds datasets to stress-test AI’s ability to safely analyze complex charts, tables, and long text within professional fact-checking scenarios.
A digital illustration of the bladder

Unlocking the secrets of bladder dysfunction: $3.2 million digital twin project aims to combat global health issue

Pioneering technology aiming to uncover the mysteries of a bladder dysfunction that affects millions of people is being developed thanks to a partnership between the University of Sheffield and the University of Pittsburgh.
CognoSpeak team engaging at Israac Community Centre

CognoSpeak team recognised for efforts to build AI tech without bias

The team behind a new AI tool that could help doctors spot the early signs of dementia more quickly and efficiently has been recognised for its partnership efforts to build AI technology without bias.
Students jumping outside St Georges lecture theatre

Students vote Computer Science as number one for ‘student voice’ among Russell Group universities

The University's Computer Science subject has been ranked among the best in the Russell Group by students, featuring in the top three in several categories in the latest National Student Survey (NSS).
Heidi Christensen headshot

Professor Heidi Christensen announced as new Head of the Department of Computer Science

We are delighted to announce that Professor Heidi Christensen has been appointed Head of the Department of Computer Science, with her tenure to commence on 1st September 2023.
A lady holding her hands while suffering from pain

AI brain imaging technology given funding boost to help revolutionise healthcare research for patients with chronic nerve pain

Department of Computer Science researchers are collaborating on an innovative AI project which can identify new biomarkers, and could lead to more effective chronic nerve pain treatments.