Research

Sheffield Hallam University's research focuses on three key themes: enabling healthier lives, building stronger communities and driving future economies. Browse the latest stories related to each theme, or read more about our research strategy.

How ash could help tackle the climate crisis

Current glass-making techniques emit a huge amount of CO2. Our research has found a cleaner way

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Designing a bra to improve breast cancer treatment

We're helping to make radiotherapy more dignified and effective

The video game that helps burns patients manage pain

Virtual reality experiences can help survivors cope with painful treatments

How thermal images can help new mothers heal

We’re using technology to spot surgical infections before they take hold

Teaching maths skills with a mobile game

An innovative learning tool that draws on gaming and education research

Building a skatepark in Palestine

Dani Abulhawa looks at how skating can benefit young people in areas of conflict

Making algorithm policing fairer

Our researchers' guidelines have been adopted as a national standard

How can we cure 'energy invisibility'?

Aimee Ambrose's research looks at new ways of bringing energy issues to life

KTP story: Helping Gripple go global

How our engineering experts helped a Sheffield firm scale up its production

Turning waste heat into energy

How we turned Dext Heat Recovery's big idea into a food industry first

Our research strategy

How we're delivering internationally excellent work with real impact

Ethics and integrity

How we ensure best practice throughout the research life cycle

Our doctoral school

Find out about Hallam's research student community, and how you can join it