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Creative collaboration: Empowering underserved autistic adults in health care solutions

Researchers in The Sheffield Autism Research Lab (ShARL) at the University of Sheffield are embarking on a new project with underserved autistic adults to transform health and social care systems through creativity and collaboration.

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Helping alternative proteins go mainstream for a sustainable planet

The University of Sheffield will co-lead a new £38 million centre to develop planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins that could soon be a sustainable and nutritious part of our diets.
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Innovative technology helping to improve the effectiveness of treatment for anxiety and depression

Psychologists Dr Melanie Simmonds-Buckley and Professor Jaime Delgadillo have received the 2024 Medipex NHS Innovation Award for their work on a project which aims to improve the effectiveness of psychological treatment for anxiety and depression.
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Remote therapy proves effective for university students during COVID-19

An evaluation of the University counselling service (UCS) by academics in the School of Psychology has found that remote therapy, introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, produced outcomes comparable to those of in-person therapy.
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Analysing the roles of nature and nurture in a chess prodigy

The term chess prodigy conjures images of children with exceptional talents effortlessly defeating professional players. Dr Nemanja Vaci's findings can help them to seek the best approaches to support children in adopting new skills.
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Zoo and aquarium visits influence people to change behaviour and be more sustainable

Visiting zoos and aquariums can influence positive behavioural changes and attitudes, a new study has found.

University of Sheffield voted University of the Year by students

The University of Sheffield has been voted University of the Year, Best Students' Union and Best Student Life at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) 2024.  
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Study questions effectiveness of brain stimulation for memory enhancement 

A study by the University of Sheffield has cast doubt on the efficacy of non-invasive brain stimulation techniques in improving visual working memory.