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Or Meir

Welcoming Professor Or Meir to the School of Computer Science

Professor Meir joins us in his role as Professor of Algorithms.
AI For Math Fund

Sheffield to lead $1M project on AI-powered theorem proving, funded by Renaissance Philanthropy and XTX Markets

Titled ‘Copilots for Isabelle: Learning Logical Structure for a Better Proving Experience’, will advance the foundations and technology of interactive theorem proving, developing next-generation methods for proof assistants.
Bei and Amir

Meet our new academics

We are delighted to be welcoming Bei Peng, Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence & Applications of AI, and Amir Ghalamzan, Associate Professor, to the School of Computer Science.

Academics from the University of Sheffield's Centre for Machine Intelligence being presented with an award on stage at the UKAIRS symposium
Academics from the University's Centre for Machine Intelligence have won an impact award at the UK's first national conference for AI research. The award recognises their research that is driving the responsible use of AI. Credit: UK AI Research Symposium

University of Sheffield researchers win UK first national AI prize

A new award recognising the strength and impact of the UK’s AI research, has been awarded to academics at the University of Sheffield.

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Computer science climbs five places in Guardian University Guide 2023

The University of Sheffield has been ranked among the best in the UK for studying computer science and information systems, climbing five places in the Guardian University Guide 2023.
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Matrix chat encryption sunk by five now-patched holes

The Department's Dr Benjamin Dowling discusses his role in identifying five cryptographic vulnerabilities in code libraries that can be exploited to undermine Matrix encrypted chat clients.
unPhone rolling off the production line

Innovative unPhone helps students learn and be creative

A locally manufactured device that looks similar to a mobile phone is offering a low-energy route for students to learn and be creative in the Internet of Things (IoT).
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Clive Humby – data can predict nearly everything about running a business

Visiting Department of Computer Science Professor Clive Humby, inventor of the Tesco Clubcard, discusses his pioneering career in data science and offers advice on how to not be overwhelmed by data.

| Information Age
Katie Kay outside the Diamond

Student wellbeing front and centre with new appointment

In the Department of Computer Science, the wellbeing of our students is incredibly important to us. That’s why we’re pleased to announce that we’re the first Department within the University to have our own dedicated Student Wellbeing Advisor.