In 2013, the education staff of Sheffield Hallam University were brought together in the Sheffield Institute of Education, to work more closely and develop stronger links between our areas of work. We are now a national centre of education, internationally recognised for our excellence in teaching, learning, professional development, research and evaluation.

From early years through to higher education, we’re a hub for innovation and knowledge advancement in childhood and young people’s development and learning.
From our unique research-led nursery, through our work with schools and colleges, to our research on widening participation, everything we do aims to improve outcomes for children and young people, and support education professionals.
Our wide-ranging research and innovation deals with the current needs of our society. By developing, delivering and evaluating programmes, policies and innovations to improve education, we aim to increase social justice, develop new ways of educating, enhance curriculums and improve how teachers teach.
We also train more than 2,200 teachers every year. They go on to make an incalculable difference to thousands of children across our region and beyond. Civic partnerships, to support teachers, other educators and others who work with children and young people, are essential to our work.

Read more about our research in our ten year commemorative publication (PDF, 6.2MB)