New report exposes forced labour connections in global retail brands’ supply chains
More than 100 global retail brands could be at risk of using cotton that is produced by Uyghur forced labour according to new research by Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice
New fellowships launched to expand research into key societal challenges
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ has launched a new fellowship programme to recruit up to 40 leading researchers to help expand research into key societal issues including population health, climate change and AI.
Sheffield Hallam researchers recognised as leaders in their field
Sheffield Hallam researchers studying subjects including physics, education, health, engineering and Artificial Intelligence feature in Elsevier and Stanford University’s 2025 list of the world’s most-cited scholars of their fields, demonstrating the reach and impact of research taking place at the University.
New £3.4m project to protect police officers and their families from online harassment and hate crime
A new £3.4m project led by Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, which aims to understand the unique risks faced by police officers and their families online and to develop tools to keep them safe, is launching next month.
Breakthrough technology set to transform the conservation of iconic heritage buildings
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ researchers have unveiled a pioneering method that promises to significantly improve the preservation of fragile historic stone structures worldwide, such as York Minster and Canterbury Cathedral, with support from six-figure UK Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and Innovation (UKRI) funding
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ launches ambitious climate action strategy
Sheffield Hallam has launched an ambitious climate action strategy, outlining the University’s commitments to net zero and a more sustainable future.
Sheffield Hallam and Paxman shortlisted for healthcare award
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and Paxman have been shortlisted for an award at the Medilink North of England Healthcare Business Awards 2025 for their research partnership to prevent hair loss during cancer chemotherapy treatment.
Sheffield Hallam awarded six-figure UKRI funding to grow artificial robot mind
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ has received more than £200k to create an artificial mind for robots that ‘grows up’ like a child’s brain, as part of a UK Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and Innovation (UKRI) New Horizons initiative grant.
Sheffield-developed HeadUp Collar wins global award for patient driven research
A cross-organisation collaboration involving Sheffield Hallam's Lab4Living has been awarded for the development of an innovative neck collar designed for people affected by MND; the first ever global award celebrating excellence in patient engagement.
New research project set to document the social history of home heating
A new project by researchers at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ aims to document the social history of home heating in Britain as the era of fossil fuel heating comes to an end.