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Professor Guy Brown and Dr Ning Ma with the CIDRZ team at the field recording site at Kanyama Level One Hospital, Lusaka.
Professor Guy Brown and Dr Ning Ma with the CIDRZ team at the field recording site at Kanyama Level One Hospital, Lusaka.

Computer Science academics strengthen AI health research links with the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)

Dr Ning Ma and Professor Guy Brown from the School of Computer Science recently visited Zambia to initiate a second project that will research the potential of using AI analysis of cough sound to screen for tuberculosis (TB).
John Crane

New University of Sheffield and John Crane partnership to drive clean energy innovation

The University of Sheffield has launched a new partnership with John Crane, a global leader in rotating equipment solutions and energy transition technologies and services.
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The University of Sheffield forges global ties in Kazakhstan

Memorandum of Understanding with Eurasian National University signed and engineering delegates explore opportunities in Kazakhstan with a view to collaborate on research projects in civil engineering, joint programmes and structured internships.
Professor Timothy O'Farrell in the National 6G Radio Systems Facility at the University of Sheffield
Professor Timothy O'Farrell FREng will work closely with industrial sponsor Keysight Technologies to overcome key challenges in the development of 6G mobile networks.

University of Sheffield engineering professor set to drive development of 6G networks

A University of Sheffield professor is set to play a key role in developing the next generation of mobile networks - 6G - after being awarded a new Research Chair from the Royal Academy of Engineering.

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Festival of the Mind Returns to Sheffield

Sheffield's Festival of the Mind is back for its seventh edition starting today (19th September) and runs for 10 days (19-29 September). The free Festival, taking place in venues across Sheffield, involves nine projects led by engineering academics.
Engineering Talent Awards

University of Sheffield Women in Engineering Student Society and Aerospace Engineering student win at the Engineering Talent Awards

Women in Engineering (WiE) Student Society wins ‘Engineering Society of the Year 2024’ at the Engineering Talent Awards.
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Computer Science academics partner with Sheffield techno legends The Black Dog to unveil pioneering live coding system at Festival of the Mind

The Black Dog are unveiling a new live coding system, developed with University of Sheffield researchers, for composing and playing music at the upcoming Festival of the Mind 2024.
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University of Sheffield engineering students build prize-winning train

A team of students from the University of Sheffield have demonstrated their first class engineering skills as part of a prestigious competition for future railway engineers.

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Engineering at Sheffield subjects ranked in top 10 in The Guardian University Guide 2025 and The Mail University Guide 2025

Engineering subjects at the University of Sheffield have been ranked amongst some of the best, with both published in September.