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Department of Computer Science

Our world-class researchers and talented graduates develop groundbreaking technology to protect and enhance people’s lives.

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12 May 2022

University of Sheffield celebrates its impactful research

The University of Sheffield is today (12 May 2022) celebrating its pioneering research which is addressing some of the biggest global challenges and making a real-world impact.
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5 April 2022

Company born from University of Sheffield collaboration sold for $69 million

A company created with the support of academics and alumni from Computer Science, whose cutting edge technology is helping to keep road users safe and bring down the cost of insurance, has been acquired in a deal worth approximately $69 million.
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22 March 2022

Undergraduate student wins award at the FDM Everywoman in Technology Awards 2022

Congratulations to undergraduate student, Lea Button, who has received the One to Watch Award at the FDM Everywoman in Technology Awards 2022 for her work encouraging girls to study STEM subjects at school.
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11 February 2022

Professor in Text Analytics Awarded Membership to DCMS College of Experts

Professor Kalina Bontcheva from the Department of Computer Science at the University of Sheffield has become a member of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports’ (DCMS) College of Experts.

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Department of Computer Science
The University of Sheffield 
Regent Court
211 Portobello
Sheffield
S1 4DP
UK

Tel: +44 114 222 1800

Email: dcs@sheffield.ac.uk

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