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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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Behavioural research at University of Sheffield awarded share of £10 million funding boost

Behavioural and computer scientists at the University of Sheffield have been awarded a share of £10 million provided by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to establish a leadership team for behavioural research in the UK.
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£1.5m grant to look at clinical and cost-effectiveness of AI-driven care for depression

Psychologists have been awarded a £1.5m grant to look at the clinical and cost-effectiveness of AI-driven stratified care for depression.
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Psychology academic appointed University lead for the Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education (YCEDE)

Dr Asha Akram has been named as the University of Sheffield lead for the Yorkshire Consortium for Equity in Doctoral Education (YCEDE), to focus on improving experiences for BAME doctoral students.
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University of Sheffield awarded University of the Year for Student Experience

The University of Sheffield has been named Daily Mail University of the Year for Student Experience 2024.
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University of Sheffield top in the Russell Group in National Student Survey

The University of Sheffield has been placed top in the Russell Group, according to the latest National Student Survey published this week (10 August 2023).