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.
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.
Turning the tide on water poverty
Our research is helping the water industry rebuild trust and reduce bills for struggling households.
Our research informed the design of Universal Credit
Our research resulted in changes in the design of Universal Credit, benefitting both claimants and social housing landlords.
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 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?
Helping schools to think differently about autism
The rise in exclusions of autistic pupils looks set to slow – but educators can still do more to support children with the condition
Training India's police officers to deal with violence against women
The Sheffield Hallam-led Justice for Her programme highlights empathy and victim rights, and is now in use across four states
We’re helping tackle a rare brain disease that affects children
Vanishing White Matter (VWM) is a rare neurodegenerative disease that largely affects children. Sheffield Hallam researchers are helping to tackle this currently incurable illness.