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.
How community support can help patients and save the NHS
Our researchers have shown how local voluntary groups improve the wellbeing of patients with long-term health conditions — and make us all happier and healthier.
How our pioneering new healthcare model is helping people stay active
A new model for referring patients with long-term health conditions developed as part of the London 2012 Olympic Legacy is providing answers to one of the biggest health challenges across the world — how to get us all to move more.
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.
How a film about a planned uranium mine helped empower a small community in Greenland
Professor Lise Autogena's film about uranium mining in Greenland exposed how cultural taboos in dealing with conflicts can prevent democratic participation.
Coronavirus: does testosterone really make infectious diseases worse in men?
The Covid-19 virus appears to affect men worse than women. But are hormones really the answer?
How can virtual reality make you feel less pain?
Our researchers have created a VR game which is helping burns victims cope with painful medical procedures
Finding new insights into progressive MS
Sheffield Hallam-led research could help identify much-needed new treatments for progressive stages of multiple sclerosis
Working with parkrun on pioneering research
The Advanced Wellbeing Centre (AWRC) is working with parkrun, the revolutionary global physical activity movement, to conduct pioneering research into how it improves health and wellbeing.
Reducing health inequalities for mothers and babies
Culture and communication barriers can prevent migrant women from accessing maternity care. Our work on the ORAMMA project is helping to develop a solution