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Older people have a thirst for technology
Older adults want to adopt modern technology to help improve their quality of life, despite a huge 'technology gap', new research has found.
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New archaeological ‘high definition’ sourcing sharpens understanding of the past
A new method of sourcing the origins of artifacts in high definition is set to improve our understanding of the past.
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Research which makes a difference recognised by new awards
Impact making academics from the University of Sheffield whose research has transformed the world we live in have received trophies as well as thousands of pounds of grants from a funding body for their research at a new annual awards ceremony.
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New dawn in disease research and treatment with launch of in silico medicine in Sheffield
High performance computer power is being harnessed to revolutionise treatments for a wide range of diseases through ground-breaking virtual models in a joint project by the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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Mission to measure world’s forest will launch in 2019
An earth observation mission to measure the world’s forests from space which was the brain child of a University of Sheffield professor will be launched in 2019.
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Sheffield overtakes Cambridge for engineering research income
The University of Sheffield has overtaken the University of Cambridge for engineering research income, confirming the institution as a world-leader in the field.
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World-class Motor Neurone Disease researcher awarded senior investigator award
A world-class neurologist from the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) leading the fight against Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has been awarded senior investigator status from the National Institute for Health Research for outstanding work in her field.
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Older bladder cancer patients less likely to get curative treatment
Bladder cancer patients over the age of 60 are less likely to receive treatments intended to cure their disease than younger patients according to University of Sheffield scientists.
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Ground breaking research into debilitating degenerative disease given generous boost
Pioneering Parkinson's disease research at the world-leading Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) has been given a major boost thanks to a generous donation.
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Sheffield Centre for Early Modern Studies launches
The Sheffield Centre for Early Modern Studies (SCEMS) launches this week (15 April 2013) with a series of public lectures and master classes.
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International stem cell conference unites leading UK and Indian scientists
International stem cell conference unites leading UK and Indian scientists in efforts to transform regenerative medicine
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Old Bailey Proceedings Online celebrates tenth anniversary with audience of millions
The Old Bailey Online celebrates its tenth birthday this month (15 April 2013) after attracting over 34 million page views since it went live in 2003.
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Diabetes: double trouble – its effects on heart and brain
Scientists at the University of Sheffield are launching a pioneering investigation to discover how diabetes affects heart and brain function in order to help the soaring number of people living with the disease.
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Sensory helmet could mean firefighters are not left in the dark
A specially-adapted ‘tactile helmet’, developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield, could provide fire-fighters operating in challenging conditions with vital clues about their surroundings.
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Swarming robots could be the servants of the future
Swarms of robots acting together to carry out jobs could provide new opportunities for humans to harness the power of machines.
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