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How to get Sheffield moving to unlock a healthier, fairer future for the region

In an era marked by sedentary lifestyles, growing health disparities, and the tangible threat of climate change, the significance of National Fitness Day (Wednesday 20 September) has never been more apparent

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Why now is the time to build for the future with degree apprenticeships

If we are to thrive in the new world, we must focus on addressing the skills gaps that still exist within our economy. The Department of Education white paper ‘Skills for Jobs: Lifelong Learning for Opportunity and Growth’ presents a blueprint for how we can change this – and degree apprenticeships have a key role to play within that.

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The civic blog: our story so far

Launching our civic blog with a brief look at what we have been working towards over the last 12 months.

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Could we see ‘le plank’ at this year’s Tour de France?

It’s the latest unconventional riding position. Here’s why adopting it could make you quicker – without needing to pedal.

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What can the 1990s anti-globalisation protests tell us about politics today?

We should remember the world has a long and rich history of alternatives to neoliberalism

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Radiotherapy tattoos can be a painful reminder of cancer – but 3D imaging could be the solution

Every day in the UK over 150 women will be given the devastating news that they have breast cancer. This is the start of a long journey of treatments most likely followed by radiotherapy to the breast or chest wall. What many people might not realise though is that radiographers often use small permanent black ink tattoos in order to position a patient underneath the radiotherapy machine. But new technology, called surface guided radiotherapy (SGRT), uses three dimensional imaging to help radiographers position patients, avoiding the need for tattoos.

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Case studies

See all case studies on start-ups from the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre Accelerator.

Etexsense

Etexsense is a start-up which develops e-textiles for wearable healthcare applications for stroke rehabilitation and pain relief

buddyboost

buddyboost was supported by Sport England and focuses on improving health and happiness, 26 minutes at a time

Bridging the Wellbeing Gap: A Case Study in Co-Designing a Student Support Chatbot with Mindbehind

As MindBehind, we aspire to help you provide your customers with the premium experience they deserve! Put our advanced conversational AI solutions to use: increase lead generation, improve customer engagement, and boost your revenue growth.

 

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