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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.

Dr Claire Corkhill - Reader in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering

University of Sheffield engineers chosen to advise government on nuclear waste management

Professor Neil Hyatt and Dr Claire Corkhill are set to support the development of policy and strategy for the safe long-term management of the UK radioactive waste inventory
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University of Sheffield launches Quantum centre to develop the technologies of tomorrow

University of Sheffield launches new research centre to revolutionise computing, communication, sensing and imaging technologies
Individual bacteria on a Nylon-12 surface

Sheffield scientists create 3D printed parts that can kill bacteria

Researchers from the Department of Mechanical Engineering have manufactured antibacterial 3D printed parts which could help stop the spread of infections in hospitals and care homes
Engineering students

Engineering students scoop top international award

An interdisciplinary eight member student team from the Faculty of Engineering successfully showcased their project OPENLUX at the annual 2019 iGEM - winning gold for 'Best Project in Track'.

Engineers tackle global food crisis with new fertilizer