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A close up shot of a tiny robot that can be used to inspect and repair leaky water pipes

Tiny robots could help fix leaky water pipes

Micro-robots that can inspect water pipes, diagnose cracks and fix them autonomously – reducing leaks and avoiding expensive excavation work – have been developed by a team of engineers led by the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield.
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Credit: Benno Media

Innovative 'Think Climate' project inspires hundreds of children across the region

School pupils from across South Yorkshire have come together to celebrate a successful climate action project which has supported more than 600 children to understand the importance of sustainability.
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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 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield and AstraZeneca, could make it easier to design proteins needed for new treatments.
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Riverine fish numbers increase amidst environmental challenges

Surprising trends in the abundance and species richness of riverine fish across the globe have been unveiled in a new study.

Care home resident

Hospital admissions from care homes reduced by a quarter thanks to data-driven app

A smartphone app that allows care home staff to monitor the health of residents has been found to reduce hospital A&E attendances by 11 per cent and emergency admissions by 25 per cent.
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Professor in Nursing recognised for innovative arts-based research

A nurse whose innovative arts-based healthcare research has empowered domestic abuse survivors to communicate lived experiences to healthcare professionals, has won a prestigious European award.
Apprentices at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)

UK education needs both apprenticeships and traditional degrees

Debates about our education system often pit apprenticeships against traditional degrees - we shouldn’t be doing this - we need both for education to help people’s aspirations, interests, careers, business and industry.
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New AI research at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield awarded share of £100 million government funding

New research that will build principles for the responsible use of AI across the public, private and third sectors at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield, has been awarded a share of £100 million in government funding.