Social and Economic Research Institute
Our centres
Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR)
CRESR researches the impact of social and economic disadvantage on places and people
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Sheffield Institute of Education Research and Knowledge Exchange (SIRKE)
SIoE Research 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
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Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice
Expertise in criminal justice and applied international human rights theory and practice
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Sheffield Institute for Policy Studies
Interdisciplinary research to inform and shape policy locally and nationally
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Talent match evaluation and learning contract
Examining the impact of a flagship youth employment programme in England
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Evaluation of the adventure learning trial
Can adventure learning improve students’ skills, behaviour and academic results?
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Doncaster behavioural insights work
Working with Doncaster MBC to explore barriers to physical activity
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Social mobility of young Muslims
Young Muslims in the UK face significant barriers to social mobility
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Public space for public good
Examining how green, blue and other public spaces are used and their health benefits
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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?
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