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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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University Teaching Associate

Job reference: UOS027566

Closing date: 9th March 2021

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Academic Fellowship in Social Media Analysis

Job reference: UOS027509

Closing date: 17 March 2021

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Lecturer in Verification

Job reference: UOS027626

Closing date: 29th March 2021

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News

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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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14 December 2020

AI can predict Twitter users likely to spread disinformation before they do it

A new artificial intelligence-based algorithm that can accurately predict which Twitter users will spread disinformation before they actually do it has been developed by researchers 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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16 November 2020

Global disinformation report calls for Internet companies to fact-check all political content and limit the reach of electoral falsehoods

Internet companies should apply fact-checking to all political content published by politicians, political parties and their affiliates to help tackle the spread of disinformation, according to a new report.

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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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