Social and Economic Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Institute
Our centres

Centre for Regional Economic and Social Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ (CRESR)
CRESR researches the impact of social and economic disadvantage on places and people
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Sheffield Institute of Education Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ and Knowledge Exchange (SIRKE)
SIoE Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ and Knowledge Exchange brings together experts in research, evaluation, knowledge exchange and professional development. We are statisticians, social researchers, curriculum designers, teacher trainers, and so much more.
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Centre for Behavioural Science and Applied Psychology (CeBSAP)
CeBSAP applies psychological theory and behavioural science to solve real-world issues

Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice
Expertise in criminal justice and applied international human rights theory and practice
Read moreSheffield Institute for Policy Studies
Interdisciplinary research to inform and shape policy locally and nationally
Featured Projects
Talent match evaluation and learning contract
Examining the impact of a flagship youth employment programme in England

Evaluation of the adventure learning trial
Can adventure learning improve students’ skills, behaviour and academic results?
Read moreDoncaster behavioural insights work
Working with Doncaster MBC to explore barriers to physical activity
HydroSpheres
Co-design for landscape decision-making: an AHRC research network

Social mobility of young Muslims
Young Muslims in the UK face significant barriers to social mobility
Read morePublic space for public good
Examining how green, blue and other public spaces are used and their health benefits

Project SAFE YOU
Fighting steroid use in sport using behavioural science

Police intelligence and data analytics
Examining privacy rights in criminal justice
High street of exchanges
How can we re-imagine high streets? Can we see them as places for caring and sharing?