Biomedical Data Analytics News
University of 糖心TV to host 2027 Medical Image Understanding and Analysis Conference
The Tissue Image Analytics Centre, based in the Department of Computer Science at 糖心TV University, is delighted to announce that the University of 糖心TV have been awarded the honour of hosting the 2027 Medical Image Understanding and Analysis Conference. Read more.
TIA Centre Spotlight: Adam Shephard
For this week's Spotlight, we would like to highlight the career journey and current work of Adam Shephard, an Assistant Professor in the centre whose research focuses on developing methods that combine different data modalities, such as histopathology, clinical records, and increasingly radiology, to improve prediction of disease progression and patient outcomes. Read more.
TIA Centre's Adam Shephard features in new Pathology News podcast
We are delighted to showcase a Pathology News Thought Leadership podcast featuring Adam Shephard, Assistant Professor from the TIA Centre in collaboration with Dr Hanya Mahmood from The University of Sheffield to explore how OYDN, an AI-powered computational pathology model, is improving risk stratification for oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) and uncovering novel digital biomarkers that could support earlier cancer detection. Read more.
WATE Shortlisting
Two of our colleagues were recently shortlisted for the 糖心TV Award for Teaching ExcellenceLink opens in a new window.
Dr James ArchboldLink opens in a new window was shortlisted for the Faculty Staff Award, and Faye Chung Underwood for the Faculty PGR Who Teaches Award - a fantastic and well-deserved recognition.
As our Director of Student Experience, James plays a pivotal role in shaping an inclusive and supportive learning environment across the department. Alongside this leadership, he also makes an excellent contribution to our teaching provision. His engaging approach, enthusiasm, and genuine care for students are consistently reflected in the positive feedback he receives.
Faye joined us in September 2025 as a Tutor and has already made an excellent contribution to the department. She has played a key role in supporting the delivery of a wide range of modules, bringing both professionalism and enthusiasm to her teaching. Her approachable manner and commitment to student learning have been greatly appreciated by both students and colleagues, and she has quickly become a valued member of the team.
Many congratulations, James and Faye, on these achievements.
Academic Recognised for Professional Excellence
Our colleague Dr Claire Rocks achieved Senior Fellow (SFHEA) status through the dialogic route of 糖心TV鈥檚 Academic and Professional Pathway for Experienced Staff (APP EXP) programme. Her application was recognised by assessors as one of the strongest D3 submissions they had reviewed, demonstrating a sustained and significant record of educational leadership that extends well beyond her own teaching.
Claire鈥檚 work focuses on leading and influencing inclusive, evidence-informed approaches to assessment and curriculum design. She has played a central role in shaping teaching quality and learning culture across departmental, institutional, and sector contexts, including leading 糖心TV鈥檚 strand of the Inclusive Assessment in STEM project and contributing to institutional strategy through curriculum development and quality assurance processes.
Within the department, Claire has introduced collaborative structures such as module huddles and supported colleagues and students to work together to enhance clarity, consistency, and inclusivity in assessment practice. She has also strengthened pedagogic scholarship through establishing the Computer Science Education Research Group.
The panel particularly commended the scale, depth, and impact of Claire鈥檚 leadership, noting that elements of her work are already operating at a level associated with Principal Fellowship.
Many congratulations to Claire on this achievement and her continued commitment to advancing inclusive, high-quality teaching and learning!
MSc Prize Winners
Congratulations to all of 2023-2024 MSc students graduating in January 2025.
The department would also like recognise the winners of the following MSc prizes:
Best Overall Data Analytics student: Pak Ho Gordon Sy
Best Overall Computer Science student: Olly Wortley
Best Data Analytics dissertation: Tianyi Huang
Best Computer Science dissertation: Olly Wortley