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.
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.
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.
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.
How can we help ex-soldiers in their new fight against addiction?
Our researchers are helping war veterans overcome addiction – with the support of their peers
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
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.
Why children's books need more autistic characters
Children's books with autistic characters are few and far between. Here's why that matters
How can a broken lightbulb solve a crime?
Our engineers are using the fundamentals of metallurgy to help traffic police work out what happened after a crash
A window to the Elizabethan world
Our research into Bess of Hardwick’s Derbyshire residence sheds new light on the Elizabethan era.