Study to alleviate fuel poverty
A study will be used to determine the impact of renewable energy options on fuel poverty and the ability of low income households to have satisfactory heating
MERI Celebrates its 25th Anniversary Dinner with Unique Mementos
The Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI) held its 25th Anniversary Dinner on Thursday10 September 2015, celebrating a quarter of a century of research and development excellence. Our attendees received a unique memento for the evening's celebration.
Our first five startups – who, what and why
Five innovative startups have joined the AWRC Wellbeing Accelerator since it launched. Find out who they are, why they were accepted and what they hope to get out of it.
Sheffield city region's 'man of steel' to forge community together?
A unique and interesting project has been created to explore how communities react to iconic art structure landmarks with the help of the 'man of steel' in the Sheffield city region
How artificial intelligence can help transform the global food sector
Last week we celebrated World Food Day, a global call to action against hunger and malnutrition. Artificial Intelligence may not seem relevant to the food industry, but it could transform the sector.
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.
Coronavirus: does testosterone really make infectious diseases worse in men?
The Covid-19 virus appears to affect men worse than women. But are hormones really the answer?
How degree apprenticeships are already helping us to level up our region
Transforming the UK by ‘spreading opportunity and prosperity to all parts of it’ was the central commitment of the government’s long awaited white paper on levelling up, which was finally published last week.
Managing Clinical Complexities in Primary Care
Minor Illness Management
Robots on reins could be the ‘eyes’ of firefighters
Firefighters moving through smoke-filled buildings could save vital seconds and find it easier to identify objects and obstacles, thanks to revolutionary reins that enable robots to act like guide dogs