Research projects

Sheffield Hallam researchers have charted how a decade of sweeping welfare reforms hit the poorest areas hardest.

Up to 27% of people in the UK experience depression. Our research shows that online memes can help them cope with their symptoms.

Today, nearly a million Black people live in Germany. But the longer history of a Black community stretches back to the 1880s – and, until now, this story has remained largely untold.

The 'restavèk' system is unique to Haiti – but as Fiona de Hoog Cius explains, it carries important learnings for the global fight against modern slavery

Making games that teach effectively and play well is notoriously difficult – but our cross-discipline team is proving it can be done

Dr Aimee Ambrose introduces her research into home heating habits, and explains how a new public engagement model could help bring climate and energy issues to life

Culture and communication barriers can prevent migrant women from accessing maternity care. Our work on the ORAMMA project is helping to develop a solution

Our research has been adopted as a national standard for implementing these powerful but controversial techniques

Learn more about some of our most innovative, high-impact work, from 3D-printed breathing masks to advanced fingerprint analysis

Hallam-led research suggests Big Lottery Fund's Talent Match programme has found an effective way to reach youth outside of work, education, training or benefits.