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Knowledge Exchange and Impact Awards

Knowledge Exchange and Impact Award winners announced

Colleagues across Social Sciences were among those honoured for their exceptional achievements and the far-reaching impact of their collaborations in the University's second annual Knowledge Exchange and Impact Awards.
Dr Amy Orben, Professor Kate Dommett, Dr David Zendle, Mark Scott standing in front of a blue and orange background

Professor Kate Dommett co-chairs new taskforce to champion research access to social platform data

Smart Data Research UK (SDR UK) has formed a new taskforce to address longstanding challenges researchers face in accessing data from digital platforms with Professor Kate Dommett as co-chair.
External shot of the Firth Court building.

University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

The University of Sheffield has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2020, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research.
SOC Professor Sue Yeandle

University of Sheffield Professor honoured by King in Birthday Honours

University of Sheffield Professor, Sue Yeandle, has been appointed OBE (Officer of the British Empire) in the King’s Birthday Honours.
A photograph of a road disappearing into the horizon to symbolise long-term planning.

Blog: Taking the long view at the DWP

During the summer, a group of faculty students spent 10 weeks on work placements at the Department of Work and Pensions. Student Katherine writes about her time working for the Long-Term Strategy Team.
Margaret Thatcher

Young adults are more Thatcherite than their parents, study finds

Two-thirds of Britain’s young adults aged 25-34 embrace Margaret Thatcher’s values and show support for the former Prime Minister’s policies and beliefs, according to new research into the legacy of Thatcherism.
A decorated mask lists a disabled young person's dreams and ambitions.

Imagining different futures with disabled young people

The ambitions and future goals of disabled young people with life-limiting and life-threatening impairments are being documented for the first time in an innovative study by the University of Sheffield.
Third year Geography student Emily Doyland in Kenya.

Third year Geography student conducts research in Kenya as part of GLOSS

The following blog post was written by third year BSc Geography student Emily Doyland about her recent trip to Kenya, courtesy of Global Learning Opportunities in the Social Sciences (GLOSS).
A map of food deserts in the UK.

1.2 million living in UK food deserts, studys shows

1.2 million people in the UK are living in low income areas where households struggle to buy affordable fresh fruit and vegetables, according to a new study.