Transforming human health and wellbeing
By working across disciplines and partnering with industry, we translate cutting-edge discoveries into real-world solutions.
Research & impact
Our research explores the complex interplay of health and disease. From the intricacies of neuroscience and the challenges of cancer and mental health, to the broader aim of securing better health, healthy ageing and wellbeing. By working across disciplines and partnering with industry, we translate cutting-edge discoveries into real-world solutions that address critical health challenges and enhance quality of life for all.
Benefits beyond gaming
One of the world’s most popular first-person shooter games - Counter-Strike - could help to improve people’s cognitive abilities, according to research.
Our community
World-leading researchers
This are draws upon expertise from several key clusters across the Faculty, including:
University of Sheffield Centres of Excellence
Relevant cross-faculty research centres that scientists contribute their expertise and research excellence to solve the world's most pressing challenges.
Collaborations
Our researchers are working across the Faculty to translate their cutting-edge research into solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. We work with medtech and advanced materials manufacturers as well as public health bodies to ensure our research is closely connected to the emerging needs of the healthcare sector.
Work with us to make a difference
Knowledge Exchange
The Faculty of Science Knowledge Exchange Team is available to unite academic experts from the University of Sheffield's science departments with colleagues from the public and private sectors, to develop new products, processes and services.
Externally funded Research Fellowships
Our support for externally funded Research Fellowships is designed to establish you as a research leader in an ambitious, vibrant and supportive environment.
Research, Partnerships & Innovation
A dedicated team at the heart of supporting the University's delivery of research and impact across many sectors. Discover more about our people and how you can be a part of it.
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