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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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University and Council work together to help Sheffield hospitality businesses solve ventilation problems, reducing the spread of Covid-19

A new research project that could help hospitality venues - such as pubs, bars, live music venues, nightclubs, restaurants and gyms - improve their ventilation systems in order to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 over winter, is being launched by r
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Artificial intelligence improves outcomes for depression treatments

AI can help NHS professionals provide quicker and more personalised treatments for depression and improve outcomes for patients, according to new research.
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Psychologists awarded for innovative project to improve pupils’ mental health and wellbeing

Psychologists at the University of Sheffield have received a prestigious national award for a collaborative project to support pupils returning to school following lockdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Researchers receive £3m to study indoor air pollution

A new research project to study indoor air pollutants and their effects has been awarded £3m from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).

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People suffering from loneliness make more GP visits, study shows

Research led by the University of Sheffield has shed light on the links between loneliness and the demand for primary health care services such as GP appointments.