New Cyber Security Top-Up Launch Strengthens Sheffield Hallam-Horizon, Sri Lanka Education Partnership
Building on the successful launch of Quantity Surveying and Construction Management programmes, Sheffield Hallam University and Horizon Campus are expanding their partnership with a new BSc (Hon) Cyber Security Top-Up. The programme equips students with industry-ready skills in penetration testing, digital forensics, cyber incident response and information security, contributing to Sri Lanka's cyber security talent pool
SHU and Rotherham NHS Team Up to Accelerate Digital Health Innovation Research
Sheffield Hallam University's computing team and Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust held an eHealth Showcase on October 7, 2025. The event highlighted collaborative research in AI diagnostics, secure assistive robotics, and mobile patient monitoring, reinforcing the partnership's commitment to developing cutting-edge digital health solutions for clinical efficiency and enhanced patient care.
The East Midlands Service Robotics Competition 2026, hosted by the School of Computing and Digital Technologies
The East Midlands Service Robotics Competition 2026 will bring together robotics researchers, students, hospitality educators, local businesses and industry partners. Hosted at SHU, the event features a restaurant-style robot challenge, poster showcase, industry demo and panel discussion on the future of service robotics in hospitality.
Smart Computing Showcase
On March 27, 2025, the Smart Computing Showcase, part of the Festival of Computing, celebrated MSc students’ innovation. It featured 40 research posters across computing disciplines like IT Management, AI, and cybersecurity. Students presented work, networked with staff and visitors, and top posters received awards, highlighting the programmes' applied focus.
From Coal and Steel to Cyber: Sheffield and Bochum Explore New Research Links
Sheffield Hallam University welcomed colleagues from Ruhr University Bochum for a day of discussions exploring future collaboration in cyber security, digital innovation and research, bringing together two cities with strong industrial heritages and growing strengths in technology.
SHU Researchers Selected to Present at Prestigious OpenFest 2025
PhD student Ronak Naeemaee and supervisor Dr Lewis Quayle will present their research on equitable cancer biomarker validation at OpenFest 2025, among global leaders in open research.
In Robots We Trust: new book by Dr Samuele Vinanzi
In Robots We Trust, a new book by Dr Samuele Vinanzi, explores the crucial question of trust between humans and robots. Written for a general audience, it examines psychological, ethical, and cultural perspectives, introducing the concept of Artificial Trust and offering insights into the future of human-robot collaboration.
Hallam’s innovative teaching methods recognised at national games awards
Andrew Hamilton, Senior Lecturer in the School of Computing and Digital Technologies and Course Leader for BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Games, has won the Innovative Teaching Award at the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2024
Researchers at SIT Lab successful participation in the First East Midlands Home Robotics Competition
The First East Midlands Home Robotics Competition took place in the University of Lincoln in June, and our researchers won in a showcase of team work and technical
Spiky Piano
Spiky Piano transforms neuromorphic vision into music by triggering piano notes from event-based motion. Recognised with the Track 3 Outstanding Participation Award and a USD 500 prize at the SpikeCV-WUJI Challenge, IJCAI 2025, the demo highlights the creative and scientific promise of neuromorphic computing.