St George, Robin Hood and Spring heeled Jack - National Folklore Survey shows England’s folk tales celebrate the underdog and the bogeyman
The latest results from the National Folklore Survey for England indicate how important folkloric figures continue to be for people living in England today.
Sheffield Hallam wins ‘Best Contribution by a Law School’ for pro bono work
Sheffield Hallam University has won the Best Contribution by a Law School award at the 2026 LawWorks and Attorney General’s Student Pro Bono Awards.
Landmark report reveals priorities for South Yorkshire’s net-zero future
Over 600,000 homes across the region require energy-efficiency retrofits to meet the government's 2050 net-zero target, a landmark report on the future of sustainability in South Yorkshire has found.
Harnessing the power of song to spread life-saving health messages
Mothers have sung lullabies to their babies for thousands of years. We’ve found a new way to use this age-old tradition.
Exposing the hidden costs of gambling
Our research is raising awareness of gambling-related harm — and improving support for the families most affected.
Exposing the emotional toll of probation work
Our research has raised awareness of how probation workers use their emotions to carry out their job — and helped make their wellbeing a priority.
A new future for the birthplace of feminism
Professor Clare Midgley has helped preserve a landmark of feminism for generations to come.
Helping global sports events think local
Our researchers have devised a way to measure the economic and social impacts of sports events — and their method is being used from Wimbledon to the London Marathon.
How our new way of measuring sport impact could improve lives across Europe
Our researchers are working to change the way the economic and social value of sport is measured, to improve policy and create a happier and healthier society.
Supporting farmers at the front line of climate change
Farming communities in West Bengal bear the brunt of the climate emergency. We worked with them on a scheme to better protect their livelihoods.