Home computers set to revolutionise healthcare

SMART
31 August 2010 An innovative computer system which allows the long-term sick to manage their condition, without health professionals, could revolutionise primary health care in Britain. Devised by the University of Sheffield, the SMART system acts as the user´s `personal therapist´.

Deputy Prime Minister opens University Solar Farm

Professor Tony Ryan OBE, Dr Alastair Buckley, Deputy PM Nick Clegg
20 August 2010 Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg officially opened a major solar farm on the roof of a University of Sheffield building, as part of a £120,000 investment.

Students´ expedition uncovers over 100 new caves

Ali Mortazavi in Oblivion cave
20 August 2010 Over 100 new caves have been discovered on the Greek Island of Crete, thanks to students from the University of Sheffield´s Speleological Society.

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3 September 2010The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg MP has opened the University of Sheffield’s Sheffield Solar Farm, on the roof of the Hicks building.(Civic and Public Building Specifier) Also in the headlines

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