Research support
The Research and Innovation Office
Sheffield Hallam emphasises both fundamental and applied research. The University has 16 research centres and institutes, many of national and international renown, featuring key research platforms such as materials science, art and design, sports science and engineering, biomedicine, and economic and social research.
The Research and Innovation Office is a central directorate of around 30 staff that provides research and innovation support across the University, including
- applications for research grants and contracts, preparation for the REF, contributions to and coordination of research policy, research data and intelligence
- business development services including the University’s Business Gateway enquiry service, promotion of the University’s business services, KTP development, and the commercialisation of intellectual property and related opportunities
- corporate specialist services including commercial contracts, funding and management support for key corporate projects, management and monitoring of HEIF, and support for knowledge transfer-related funding
- contributing to the University’s employability strategy by developing and delivering a range of initiatives to support students and recent graduates to develop their business concepts and establish their own businesses
