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.

Building a skatepark in Palestine

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

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Designing a bra to improve breast cancer treatment

We're helping to make radiotherapy more dignified and effective

How virtual reality can help relieve pain

We've created a VR game which is helping burns victims cope with recovery

One minute PhD: Brain injuries

Mootaz Mowfak Salman explains his research in 60 seconds

Helping schools to rethink autism

Why educators must do more to support children with the condition

How can a broken lightbulb solve a crime?

Using metallurgy to help investigators analyse traffic accidents

New horizons in fingerprint analysis

Our research is helping police discover more about a suspect's state of mind

How to reach 'hidden' unemployed youth

Our research suggests co-design and local partnerships are key

Making rice milling more efficient

We're helping minimise waste and energy while maximising productivity

Helping a Sheffield firm go global

How we boosted Gripple's manufacturing efficiency through an engineering KTP

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