Turning the tide on water poverty
Our research is helping the water industry rebuild trust and reduce bills for struggling households.
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.
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.
How 'smart objects' can bring cultural heritage to life
A Sheffield Hallam-led team is putting interaction design tools into the hands of curators
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 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.
Helping global sports events think local
Our researchers have devised a way to measure the economic and social impacts of sports events — and their method is being used from Wimbledon to the London Marathon.
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.
How our new way of measuring sport impact could improve lives across Europe
Our researchers are working to change the way the economic and social value of sport is measured, to improve policy and create a happier and healthier society.
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.