Why public toilets just aren’t good enough
Our research found that underfunding and a one-size-fits-all approach to public toilets is producing facilities that are a constant source of anxiety for some users
Working with parkrun on pioneering research
The Advanced Wellbeing Centre (AWRC) is working with parkrun, the revolutionary global physical activity movement, to conduct pioneering research into how it improves health and wellbeing.
How our new way of measuring sport impact could improve lives across Europe
Our researchers are working to change the way the economic and social value of sport is measured, to improve policy and create a happier and healthier society.
Coronavirus: does testosterone really make infectious diseases worse in men?
The Covid-19 virus appears to affect men worse than women. But are hormones really the answer?
How adaptive gameplay can help children master arithmetic
Making games that teach effectively and play well is notoriously difficult – but our cross-discipline team is proving it can be done
How 'smart objects' can bring cultural heritage to life
A Sheffield Hallam-led team is putting interaction design tools into the hands of curators
How good design can change lives
Our innovative products are improving quality of life for people with long-term health conditions.
The problem with online shopping
Covid-19 has made online shopping a necessity. But when you change your mind and return a product, the real cost is much more than the postage.
How to open up university to more people from disadvantaged backgrounds
How effective are widening participation schemes, designed to encourage students from under-represented groups to apply for university?
Finding new insights into progressive MS
Sheffield Hallam-led research could help identify much-needed new treatments for progressive stages of multiple sclerosis