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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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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity

We are seeking to recruit a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity to join our Security of Advanced Systems Research Group.

Job reference: UOS028307

Closing date: 3rd June 2021

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News

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30 April 2021

Global trends in online violence against women journalists revealed by new report

A new report highlighting a sharp increase in online violence against women journalists - featuring contributions from researchers at the University of Sheffield - has been published.
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29 April 2021

Dr Emma Norling joins the QAA advisory group for Computing

Congratulations to Dr Emma Norling who will join a group of experts to review the current QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Computing.
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17 February 2021

Honeybees can solve maths tests without using numbers

Honeybees can solve a type of maths test without any need for numbers - a discovery that could be used to develop smarter artificial intelligence - according to new research from the University of Sheffield.

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24 November 2020

Next generation of autonomy inspired by insects being developed by Department of Computer Science spin out

Engineers from the Department are developing the next generation of autonomy as part of a pioneering new spin out company.

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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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