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.

A new approach to healthcare

Our research shows how community support can help patients and save the NHS.

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Changing sports coaching

We've created a new training method that puts young people first

Helping women face breast cancer

We've developed a unique tool to help women get the right treatment

Tackling dental anxiety at its roots

We’re helping children face their fears of the dentist

Turning the tide on water poverty

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

Opening up university

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

The forgotten prisoners of the First World War

Professor Matthew Stibbe is unlocking the untold story of WW1 civilian internment

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