Robotics for children with special needs
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder are being supported during clinical appointments by robots, developed in a partnership between the AWRC Sheffield Children's Hospital and the Children's Hospital Charity.
Looking for demographic patterns in Covid 19 cases in Sheffield
We undertook a case-finding exercise to explore the demographic patterns of those affected by Covid 19 in Sheffield
Developing evidence-based solutions for Westfield Health
Understanding the impact of Workplaces Wellness interventions was the aim of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership between the AWRC and Westfield Health.
Bridging the wellbeing gap: co-designing a student support chatbot with Mindbehind
The study revealed a resounding consensus among students regarding the need for a wellbeing-focused chatbot. Students identified key areas where such support was required, particularly in addressing anxiety related to academic and university life.
Civic University Network
The Civic University Network is a new hub to support universities across the UK which have committed to developing a Civic University Agreement (CUA).
Jamie Young
Within the AWRC, Jamie provides support on business engagement, funding horizon scanning and bid writing, working closely with our research academics to develop funding proposals involving industrial partners.
Deborah Cooke
Deborah supports all aspects of programme delivery – from organising accelerator events to delivering the team's communications plan
Terry Senior
Terry has vast experience as a mechanical engineer. He has worked in research and development for over 30 years – including more than 20 years in a university environment.
Ryan Sylvester
Ryan is responsible for all aspects of project management for the accelerator programme, from initiating the project through to close down. His background is mainly in financial services – where he supported businesses in the business banking division of a big four bank.