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Data to make South Yorkshire an even better place

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield data scientist Dan Olner is part of the pioneering team working with Y-PERN (The Yorkshire & Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network), the new partnership linking the worlds of academia and local government.
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An illustration of protein molecules. Credit: Getty

AI could accelerate protein engineering – key for developing new medicines

An AI approach developed by researchers from the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield and AstraZeneca, could make it easier to design proteins needed for new treatments.
Artist's impression of the Rolls-Royce SMR plant
Artist's impression of the Rolls-Royce SMR plant

Rolls-Royce SMR will build Britain’s next generation of nuclear power plants

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ AMRC has welcomed news that Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected as the preferred bidder to partner with Great British Energy – Nuclear to develop small modular reactors for the UK.
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Sheffield launches powerful new alliance to transform adult social care

Excitement is building across Sheffield as a ground-breaking initiative takes shape to reshape the landscape of adult social care.

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9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield start-up secures £4m investment to bring ‘world first’ sensor to mass market

A 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield spin-out company has secured the backing of leading deep tech investors to bring its revolutionary infrared sensors - a game changer for robotics and self-driving machines - to the mass market.
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Power of data science will help UK manufacturers cut energy bills, boost productivity and increase competitiveness

UK manufacturers will be able to cut energy bills, boost productivity and become even more competitive with the launch of bleeding-edge digital tools and technologies to harness the power of data science in their factories.
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9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield highlighted as one of England’s best for working with businesses

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ has been recognised as one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses, developing IP, commercialising research and public and community engagement.
Jess Xupravati

Year in Industry with Siemens

Chemical engineering student Jess Xupravati talks about her Year in Industry experience with Siemens Energy. Siemens takes the time to engage with and get to know our students, which results in an unrivalled talent stream for them.
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Driving business growth with low-cost digital tech

The adoption of low-cost digital technologies in manufacturing across the UK is being accelerated by the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). A new pilot project will create digitally savvy engineers of the future.