Do we have enough homes for our ageing population?
Poor quality housing for the elderly already puts a strain on the NHS. As our over-85 population continues to grow, there are set to be fresh problems
Reviving a forgotten playwright for a new era
John Ford shaped the history of theatre, but most of his work is forgotten. Professor Lisa Hopkins has staged a revival of this neglected but fascinating 17th century playwright.
A new future for the birthplace of feminism
Professor Clare Midgley has helped preserve a landmark of feminism for generations to come.
How 'smart objects' can bring cultural heritage to life
A Sheffield Hallam-led team is putting interaction design tools into the hands of curators
Reducing health inequalities for mothers and babies
Culture and communication barriers can prevent migrant women from accessing maternity care. Our work on the ORAMMA project is helping to develop a solution
Turning the food industry's waste heat into energy
Dext Heat Recovery's technology is making commercial kitchens greener and more efficient. Our expertise helped them turn their big idea into a food industry first.
Harnessing the power of song to spread life-saving health messages
Mothers have sung lullabies to their babies for thousands of years. We’ve found a new way to use this age-old tradition.
Making Visible the Invisible: Germany's Black diaspora, 1880s -1945
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 science of making healthier cheese
Our researchers have been working with major food suppliers to create healthy, tasty alternatives for cheese lovers
Science Week: Discover seven of our standout projects
Learn more about some of our most innovative, high-impact work, from 3D-printed breathing masks to advanced fingerprint analysis