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Sheffield AI research highlighted in Financial Times feature on UK digital economy

Professor James Marshall, Director of the Centre for Machine Intelligence, discusses how South Yorkshire's physical AI and advanced engineering are driving UK economic growth outside of London.
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Forging a Responsible Future: University of Sheffield's Centre for Machine Intelligence Unveils 2026 Strategy

The University of Sheffield’s Centre for Machine Intelligence (CMI) has launched its Strategy 2026, a plan to advance artificial intelligence while championing responsible, human-centric development.
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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.

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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.
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Do robots have a role in care?

The Department of Computer Science's Professor Tony Prescott discusses the future role of robots in care settings.

| Caring Times
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New report reveals link between online and offline violence against women journalists

A groundbreaking report into online violence against women journalists draws on Department of Computer Science research to call for urgent action by UK policymakers to protect lives, livelihoods and press freedom.
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Protect your Tech - stay safe online with our new cybersecurity podcast

The Department of Computer Science has stepped into the podcasting arena with its new offering, Protect your Tech.
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Dr Po Yang's paper voted as best of 2022 in prestigious industry journal

A senior lecturer from the Department has won acclaim from one of the world’s largest technical professional organisations dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
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How to stop snoring for good

Dr Ning Ma, from the Department of Computer Science, comments on the signs that people should look out for to see if they have sleep apnoea.

| The Telegraph