Research centres and groups

Chemoinformatics research group

Chemoinformatics research involves the application of computer and information systems to problems in the field of chemistry.

Chemoinformatics research, projects and members

Digital societies research group

Exploring developments in digital data, information and knowledge within socio-cultural and political-economic contexts and their implications for social justice.

Digital societies research, projects and members

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Disinformation Research Cluster

The Disinformation Research Cluster is called to tackle the issues that arise from the global disinformation disorder. We share interests in studying the causes and consequences of disinformation, particularly, in the digital space.

Disinformation Research Cluster projects and members

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Centre for Freedom of the Media

The Centre for Freedom of the Media (CFOM) is an interdisciplinary research centre with global outreach on issues of media freedom, independence and plurality, hosted in the School of Journalism, Media and Communication at the University of Sheffield.

CFOM research, projects and members

Health informatics

Health informatics research investigates the management and use of digital technologies and information to support health and wellbeing for patients, carers and the public.

Health informatics research, projects and members

Information, knowledge and innovation management

Focusing on the management of practices and processes in dynamic and collaborative work settings across a variety of organisations.

IKIM research, projects and members

Centre for Information Literacy Research

CILR's mission is to explore, illuminate and develop the field of information literacy through the conduct and stimulation of research and related activities.

Information retrieval

Information retrieval research looks at how people find and use information and develops new techniques to enhance searching.

Information retrieval research, projects and members

Information systems research group

Information systems research addresses the transformative potential of information and communication technologies in society and organisations.

Information systems research, projects and members

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Libraries and information society

Focusing on library and information societal issues and concerns, including literacies, social justice and education.

Libraries and information research, projects and members

Sheffield Metascience Network

MetaNet is a new initiative which aims to facilitate networking, exchange and collaboration between University of Sheffield researchers and professional staff involved in, or supportive of, metascience and research on research.

Visit the MetaNet page

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Centre for the Study of Journalism and History

Over the past ten years, the Centre for the Study of Journalism and History has established itself as a forum for interdisciplinary research on journalism and history.

About the Centre for the Study of Journalism and History

School of Information, Journalism and Communication