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.

Making algorithm policing fairer

Our researchers' ALGO-CARE guidelines have been adopted as a national standard

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Designing a bra to improve breast cancer treatment

We're helping to make radiotherapy more dignified and effective

A better care model for migrant mothers

How cultural peer supporters could improve birth experiences and outcomes

How thermal images can help new mothers heal

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

Planning housing for an ageing population

Poor quality homes for the elderly are putting an increasing strain on the NHS

Building a skatepark in Palestine

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

Can we cure 'energy invisibility'?

How sensory experiences can change passive attitudes to energy use

How to reach 'hidden' unemployed youth

Our research suggests co-design and local partnerships are key

Turning the food industry's waste heat into energy

How we helped turn Dext Heat's big idea into a food industry first.

How can we diagnose serious shopping addictions?

A new screening tool could help sufferers of compulsive buying behaviour get help sooner

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