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Professor Kate Dommett co-chairs new taskforce to champion research access to social platform data

Smart Data Research UK (SDR UK) has formed a new taskforce to address longstanding challenges researchers face in accessing data from digital platforms with Professor Kate Dommett as co-chair.
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СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World СŷÊÓƵ Rankings

СŷÊÓƵ has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World СŷÊÓƵ Rankings 2020, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research.
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СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield Professor honoured by King in Birthday Honours

СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield Professor, Sue Yeandle, has been appointed OBE (Officer of the British Empire) in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Dr Susan Oman and Dr Irini Katsirea appointed members of the DCMS College of Experts

Dr Susan Oman and Dr Irini Katsirea have been appointed members of the UK Government’s Department of Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) College of Experts to apply innovative scientific methods to support government policy.
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Diverse geography of Britain's 82 largest islands revealed

A СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield academic has worked with Ordnance Survey to showcase the diverse geography and unique characteristics of Britain’s largest islands.
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Urban Institute launch white paper on urban robotics and automation

A white paper on how robotics and autonomous systems technology has the potential to change urban life has been published by a team from the Urban Institute.
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UK public toilets failing to meet basic needs, research finds

Public toilets in the UK are failing to meet the basic needs of many, researchers from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam СŷÊÓƵ have found.
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Architecture and Journalism top tables in Guardian СŷÊÓƵ Guide 2019

The School of Architecture and School of Journalism, Media and Communication at the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield have been named best in the UK in the Guardian СŷÊÓƵ Guide 2019.
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Major research project launches to solve UK’s productivity puzzle

A new national research network which aims to improve understanding of the factors affecting UK productivity was officially launched in London this month.