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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
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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

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Education
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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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Education
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How we’re saving energy in the food industry

It takes a lot of energy to produce our favourite food products. Our research centre is finding new ways to make the process more efficient, reducing its impact on the planet.

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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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Helping breast cancer patients make life-changing decisions

Mortality rates are higher for breast cancer patients over 70. We developed a unique tool to help them get the best possible treatment.

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Enabling healthier lives
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Health
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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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Art and design
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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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Planning
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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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Bioscience
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How we’re using exercise to improve the lives of people with MS

Our researchers are rewriting the rulebook on how to treat the symptoms of multiple sclerosis — and, in the process, improving the quality of life for thousands of people.

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