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How a new way of doing business is building a fairer society

Our researchers are behind a new business model that shares wealth and power more fairly — and creates a better society for us all.

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Driving future economies
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Business
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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?

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Driving future economies
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Education
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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.

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English
Building stronger communities
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Depression memes may be a coping mechanism for people with mental illness

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

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Enabling healthier lives
Building stronger communities
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Bringing 20th century Scotland to the screen

Our researcher’s BAFTA nominated documentary From Scotland With Love has become a touchstone of Scottish identity – and helped bring a new kind of history to audiences around the world.

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Building stronger communities
REF2021
Art and design
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What can your fingerprints reveal about your lifestyle?

Thanks to a new technique developed by our researchers, police can now discover more about the state of mind of a suspect

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Building stronger communities
REF2021
Bioscience
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Uncovering the regional cost of welfare reform

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

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Building stronger communities
REF2021
Planning
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How a board game is helping sexual abuse victims find their voice

One in five children in Europe are victims of sexual abuse. Fear and a lack of legal knowledge can often prevent them from appearing in court. Our researchers are empowering children to complete this process through a board game.

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Saving our digital heritage from being deleted

When Flash Player is deleted at the end of 2020, many important works of digital fiction will be erased. We've found an innovative, immersive way to preserve them.

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English
Building stronger communities
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Our research informed the design of Universal Credit

Our research resulted in changes in the design of Universal Credit, benefitting both claimants and social housing landlords.

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Building stronger communities
REF2021
Planning
 

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