How adaptive gameplay can help children master arithmetic
Making games that teach effectively and play well is notoriously difficult – but our cross-discipline team is proving it can be done
Supporting farmers at the front line of climate change
Farming communities in West Bengal bear the brunt of the climate emergency. We worked with them on a scheme to better protect their livelihoods.
How good design can change lives
Our innovative products are improving quality of life for people with long-term health conditions.
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.
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.
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
How 'smart objects' can bring cultural heritage to life
A Sheffield Hallam-led team is putting interaction design tools into the hands of curators
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?
Turning the food industry's waste heat into energy
Dext Heat Recovery's technology is making commercial kitchens greener and more efficient. Our expertise helped them turn their big idea into a food industry first.
A social history of home heating: in conversation with Aimee Ambrose
Professor Aimee Ambrose introduces her new research into home heating habits, and shares how improved attitudes to energy consumption can benefit the planet and people.