Uncovering the regional cost of welfare reform
Sheffield Hallam researchers have charted how a decade of sweeping welfare reforms hit the poorest areas hardest.
Why public toilets just aren’t good enough
Our research found that underfunding and a one-size-fits-all approach to public toilets is producing facilities that are a constant source of anxiety for some users
How we’re helping charities support more people than ever
Our research has changed the way charities in the UK file their accounts. The new process has saved almost £40 million in admin — money which now goes to the people who need it most.
How a new way of doing business is building a fairer society
Our researchers are behind a new business model that shares wealth and power more fairly — and creates a better society for us all.
What can your fingerprints reveal about your lifestyle?
Thanks to a new technique developed by our researchers, police can now discover more about the state of mind of a suspect
How we’re making algorithm policing safer and fairer
Our research has been adopted as a national standard for implementing these powerful but controversial techniques
Exposing the hidden costs of gambling
Our research is raising awareness of gambling-related harm — and improving support for the families most affected.
Exposing the emotional toll of probation work
Our research has raised awareness of how probation workers use their emotions to carry out their job — and helped make their wellbeing a priority.
How good design can change lives
Our innovative products are improving quality of life for people with long-term health conditions.