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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.
Kazakhstan

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.

Prof Jim Litster

Academy celebrates first new Fellows elected under Fit for the Future diversity initiative

Professor Jim Litster, Faculty Vice President and Head of the Faculty of Engineering, has been announced as a new Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.

| Published via Royal Academy
fluoridate water

What contaminants lurk in the UK’s drinking water? An expert explains

Should we be worried about what is in our drinking water? Vanessa Speight, Professor of Professor of Integrated Water Systems in the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering investigates.

| Published in The Conversation (external link)
BioMedEng21

Insigneo Institute hosts BioMedEng21 conference at the University of Sheffield

BioMedEng21, the UK’s largest gathering of Biomedical Engineers, Medical Engineers and Bioengineers was hosted by the Insigneo Institute and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering on 6th – 7th September 2021 in the Diamond Building.

Materials researcher recognised as leader of innovation
MEE

Sheffield academics secure prestigious awards for teaching excellence

Our Multidisciplinary Engineering Education (MEE) team have won the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) alongside Deputy Head of MEE, Dr Andrew Garrard being honoured with the Principal Fellowship.