Making better workplaces with smart sensors and AI
Our Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Mitie is turning hard-to-measure environmental factors into actionable management information – and it has the potential to boost both productivity and wellbeing
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 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.
Counter-terrorism police are now training with virtual terrorists
We're working on a Europe-wide project to create a multimodal virtual and mixed reality training platform.
Robotics for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are being supported during clinical appointments by robots, developed in a partnership between the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC), Sheffield Children's Hospital and the Children's Hospital Charity.
Building sustainability into infrastructure
We’re improving safety and sustainability in bridges in the UK and abroad, through our development of both new materials and new inspection software.
Using virtual reality to reduce pain and aid rehabilitation
Our researchers are making life-changing links between virtual reality (VR) and healthcare to help patients recover from serious injuries.
Could buffalo milk lead to safer pregnancy in Indonesia?
In West Sumatra, pregnant women and their babies face huge health risks. We're finding a new way to help them stay safe.
Turning the tide on water poverty
Our research is helping the water industry rebuild trust and reduce bills for struggling households.
How is gaming technology helping amputees use prosthetic limbs?
Our researchers have developed virtual reality software with the potential to improve the way the NHS trains patients to use prosthetic limbs forever