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Our researchers talk to the Times Higher Education podcast about using AI to streamline dementia diagnosis and improve health equity for patients

Sheffield Researchers, including Prof Heidi Christensen from Computer Science, recently talked to the THE podcast about Cognospeak and how AI is being used to reduce wait times and improve outcomes for people who may be at risk of developing dementia
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How can the UK help define 6G, and develop and implement 6G technologies?

Professor Timothy O'Farrell from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering contributes to a new UK Government Parliamentary Post on 6G mobile technology.

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Celebrating exceptional achievements at the inaugural Placement Year Awards 2024

Engineering students from Aerospace, EEE & Computer Science won at the recent University Placement Awards, winning the Celebrating Resilience and Engineering Placement Student of the Year awards, and placing Highly Commended in 3 other categories
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Success at the IChemE Global Awards

At this year’s IChemE Global Awards, we had six finalists and proudly returned with two prize winners and one highly commended project.
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From Rubble to Green Building Materials: UK-Ukraine Project Launched

New project seeks to revolutionize Ukraine's post-conflict reconstruction, expediting its recovery and promoting environmentally sustainable rebuilding practices in a new joint venture.
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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
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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
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Online abuse towards politicians rises ahead of General Election, study finds

Candidates for Parliament have been targeted with increasing levels of abuse ahead of the General Election, according to new research from the Department of Computer Science