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.

Helping charities support more people than ever

We've changed the way UK charities file their accounts, saving them millions.

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A world-first healthcare model

How we're tackling inactivity to improve health and happiness

Making HIV nursing work for patients

Dr Hilary Piercy is helping people with HIV get the best possible care

Giving cancer survivors a better quality of life

Our research has changed international guidelines on treating cancer

Opening up university

We're helping more people from disadvantaged groups access higher education

Exposing the true costs of gambling

Professor James Banks is shedding new light on gambling-related harm

Turning the tide on water poverty

Our research is helping the water industry reach out to struggling households

Helping global sports events think local

Our researchers have devised a way to measure the impact of sports events

The farmers facing the climate crisis

We're promoting sustainable agriculture in India

Building a fairer society

Our new business model shares wealth and power more equally

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