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New exhibition: Children and nuclear anxiety draws on research 80 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki

An exhibition which explores young people's perspectives on nuclear war and its impact through artworks and poetry forms part of this year’s Festival of Social Science.
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New exhibition: Striking Women - South Asians Workers' struggles in the UK labour market

Striking Women: South Asians Workers' struggles in the UK labour market, led by Professor Sundari Anitha, with Professor Ruth Pearson, is a fascinating new exhibition in this year’s Festival of Social Science.
Festival of Social Sciences 2024

From robotic sheepdogs to tackling global challenges: Explore the free Festival of Social Science in Sheffield

The UK’s Festival of Social Science returns to Sheffield this month to shine a light on how the city’s world-leading social scientists are tackling some of the most urgent problems facing society.
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University of Sheffield researchers win UK first national AI prize

A new award recognising the strength and impact of the UK’s AI research, has been awarded to academics at the University of Sheffield.

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New project will examine the cultural influences, practices and implications of cancer predictive genetics for women's health

"New Genetics, Same Old Surgeries? Cancer Risk, Personalised Medicine and Women’s Health (NeGen-SOS)" is an ESRC funded project focused on women with an increased risk of gynaecological cancer.

New digital tool helps police forces identify potential victims of human trafficking

A new analytical tool that helps identify potential victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation is helping police forces across the UK work to get justice for victims.
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Populism the latest SPERI … Crisis Point podcast is now live

Is democracy in trouble? Hear how capitalism and politics shape today’s world and why the Left struggles to respond in Populism, a new podcast in the SPERI Presents... Crisis Point series.
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Will Artificial Intelligence weaken trust in politicians? Dr Susan Oman comments on new AI chatbot.

Mark Sewards, the Labour MP for Leeds South West and Morley, has been the first MP to launch an AI chatbot replica of himself to answer questions from constituents. Susan Oman spoke to BBC news about the impact of AI on political trust.