Research Impact

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In furthering our fundamental understanding of the world around us, our researchers have an impact on every aspect of our lives, from medical breakthroughs and technological advances to public policy reform and cultural enrichment.

Our research strategy upholds the ideals of discovery and acknowledges new ways of acquiring, investigating and applying knowledge in the wider world. Thanks to the success and impact of our research, we are among the top 10 Russell Group universities.

Bringing together people from diverse research backgrounds, we foster world-leading interdisciplinary research. We are developing new interdisciplinary strengths in globally significant areas including energy and the environment, healthcare across the disciplines and digital technologies.

	Breaking new ground in home dialysis A cutting-edge home dialysis machine which could transform the lives of kidney disease sufferers is set to undergo clinical testing. Read the full story
	Particle physics know-how could save lives The discovery of life-saving new drugs could be accelerated following a two-year research partnership between the University of Sheffield and local company LabLogic Systems. Read the full story
	Helping businesses reduce emissions whilst staying competitive Sheffield researchers are helping businesses to reduce their carbon footprint, whilst maintaining their economic competitiveness. Read the full story
	Biofuels research tackles carbon emissions Engineers at Sheffield have developed a pioneering approach to the manufacture of biofuels, which could prove vital to the economic, green production of alternative fuels. Read the full story
	New software helps to increase conviction rates Revolutionary software that speeds up processing times for forensic evidence has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield. The software could help police crack crimes faster. Read the full story
	Clinical trial improves childhood leukaemia survival rates With leukaemia accounting for 30% of cancer cases in children, a clinical trial based at the Sheffield Children's Hospital has successfully improved survival rates whilst halving the risk of relapse. Read the full story
	Ensuring food security in the developing world In a £7M international drive to address the challenges facing agriculture and food security in developing countries, a team of Sheffield researchers are developing crops that are resistant to one of Africa's most devastating parasites. Read the full story
	A revolution in cervical cancer screening A pioneering new device developed by Sheffield researchers promises to dramatically reduce the time it takes to process cervical cancer tests, whilst increasing detection rates. Read the full story
	Understanding the implications of climate change Scientists estimate that Arctic ice is melting so rapidly that much of it could be gone by the end of the century. Researchers at the University of Sheffield are looking into the consequences of this. Read the full story
	Securing the UKs borders Screening of passengers and freight for illegal goods or trafficked humans occurs every day across the UK's sea- and airports. A 'cargo screening ferret' developed by researchers at Sheffield promises to help in the battle to detect and seize all forms of contraband. Read full story