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.
BCS Women Lovelace Colloquium 2026
A memorable gathering of female and non-binary computing students from across the UK. Amidst the scholarly exchange of 200+ posters, the atmosphere remained informative and inclusive. Highlights included inspiring talks and break-out sessions, seagulls occasionally joining us for lunch, and a joyful evening social featuring a 200-mini duck treasure hunt.
Virtual Reality offers an immersive, interactive and evocative experience to demonstrate the unpredictability of fire
Sheffield Hallam Games lecturer, Dr Tom Garner, has his virtual reality simulation, FireSIM, demonstrated at the IFIRE Conference in Massachusetts, USA. FireSIM is an immersive experience simulating consequences of arson. Designed for convicted arsonists as part of their rehabilitation and developed with cutting-edge games technologies to produce an evocative experience.
Exploring Opportunities in Sheffield’s Digital Landscape
As part of the Festival of Computing, Sheffield Hallam University hosted an event with Ross Musgrove from Bravand to explore Sheffield’s digital opportunities. The session offered insights into key tech careers, essential digital skills, networking, and entrepreneurship, equipping students with strategies to thrive in the region’s growing digital and tech landscape.
SHU Hosts Prestigious 20th Digital Forensics Teaching Workshop
Sheffield Hallam University hosted the 20th Digital Forensics Teaching Workshop on November 27th, marking its debut as host of this esteemed event. Sponsored by the British Computer Society, it brought together academics, practitioners, and experts to exchange ideas, explore teaching innovations, and reinforce SHU’s pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity and digital forensics education.
Computer Science Students RAP with UK Health Security Agency
Sheffield Hallam University second year Computer Science students have been collaborating with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on a recent project.
iGaming sponsoring Pop Maths 2025
We are pleased to announce that iGaming is sponsoring our Pop Maths 2025 event that is taking place in March.
Cyber Innovation Showcase 2024: A Day of Insight, Inspiration, and Collaboration
The Cyber Innovation Showcase 2024 at Sheffield Hallam University united professionals, academics, and students to explore cybersecurity advancements. Highlights included MSc Cyber Security students’ innovative research presentations and expert talks from industry leaders. The event emphasized collaboration, future trends, and the university’s pivotal role in shaping next-generation cybersecurity professionals.
Sheffield Hallam Maths Students Tackle Real-World Credit Risk Project with Global Analytics Firm
For the second consecutive year, second-year students on Sheffield Hallam University’s BSc Mathematics degree have teamed up with 4most—a global leader in analytics consulting - for a vibrant, real-world credit risk project.
Festival of Computing Next Generation Cyber: Showcasing Sheffield Hallam’s Emerging Cybersecurity Talent
Sheffield Hallam University proudly hosted the Next Generation Cyber event for the second year as part of the 2025 Festival of Computing. Bringing together students, academics, alumni, and industry experts, the event showcased innovative cybersecurity projects from final-year undergraduates and fostered vital conversations about the future of the sector.