World-first ‘accountability principles’ to help safeguard use of AI in policing
Sheffield Hallam researchers are working with international partners to create world-first ‘accountability principles’, to help guide the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by policing and security agencies, as well as judiciaries.
New research network will improve South Yorkshire children’s health outcomes
A new research network bringing together leading experts from across the region to improve health outcomes for children across South Yorkshire has been launched.
Sheffield Hallam secures six-figure UKRI grant for robotics project to support older people
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ has been awarded £400,000 to create a friendly robotic service for preventive care amongst older adults at risk of frailty
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ marks Civic Fellowship anniversary
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Advanced Wellbeing Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Centre has celebrated the second anniversary of the Civic Fellowship programme aimed at developing strong partnerships between local community-based organisations and academic researchers.
Sheffield partnership secures £600k funding to support disadvantaged young people
A city-wide partnership has secured more than £600k government funding to support young people adversely affected by the pandemic through education and employability initiatives
Parkrun increases life satisfaction and is worth £667 million a year to the UK economy
New research published to mark parkrun’s 20th anniversary has revealed how it is worth nearly £700 million a year to the UK economy as a result of improved life satisfaction for those who take part.
Tackling health inequality in South Yorkshire with wearable technology
Pioneering projects using smartphones and wearable technology to address the high levels of health inequalities and disease across the region, have been awarded funding at the South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub (SYDHH)
Fram2 space mission to advance research into astronaut health
Blood flow restriction (BFR) technology developed by Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and Advanced Wellbeing Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Centre (AWRC) researchers and our Advanced Wellbeing Accelerator alumni Hytro will play a key role in pioneering research on Fram2, the first human spaceflight over the Earth’s polar regions.
UK-Australian research partnership launches new Global Security and Society Institute
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ (UK) and La Trobe University (Australia) have launched a new joint research institute to help societies tackle complex global security challenges.
South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub welcomes investment by Google
Google has announced investment in ground-breaking research, apprenticeships and digital skills training through the South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub to help address health inequalities and drive economic growth across the region.