Research Degrees
Our current students are studying topics across the full range of materials and engineering research pursued in MERI, we encourage them to disseminate their research by publishing papers and attending conferences with other MERI staff
Helping Indonesian artisans think like designers
In Indonesia, craft has become an unsustainable industry. We’re helping build cooperation and fair trade into every design.
Access our Facilities
We invest in the most up-to-date analytical and processing research equipment. Much of our equipment is available for companies to use with the support of our team of experts
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.
Our research into antibiotics is helping surgeons carry out life-changing work
Our research has helped surgeons make informed decisions on how to treat and minimise joint replacement infections — transforming patient outcomes.
What WW1 civilian internment can teach us about today
At least 800,000 civilians were imprisoned during WW1, but little is known about their experiences. Professor Matthew Stibbe is unlocking their untold story.
News
The latest news out of the Materials and Engineering Research Institute at Sheffield Hallam University
Turning the tide on water poverty
Our research is helping the water industry rebuild trust and reduce bills for struggling households.
How our new technology is improving everything from hip replacements to the Large Hadron Collider
Over the last two decades our coatings technique has become a global phenomenon, improving the performance of hip replacements, jet engines, and even space satellites.
Exposing the emotional toll of probation work
Our research has raised awareness of how probation workers use their emotions to carry out their job — and helped make their wellbeing a priority.