Research News

Child victims of trafficking share their experiences in new research
A new interim report published today (21st July) by the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ, Sheffield Hallam 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ and ECPAT UK has exposed the experiences of young victims of modern slavery, highlighting UK immigration procedures and prolonged social care and criminal justice processes – which many describe as being worse than human trafficking.

Professor helps flourish Forestry England & EcoSikhUK partnership
A professor at the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has helped to facilitate a new community partnership between environmental organisations EcoSikhUK and Forestry England.

Excellence in Research Award retained by Bedfordshire
Following an eight year review, the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has retained the HR Excellence in Research Award for its commitment to the long-term career development of researchers.

Academic awarded grant to investigate English communication in HE classrooms
A 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ academic has been awarded a grant of £250,000 to investigate effective English communication in Higher Education.

Researchers find English care system needs to get better at providing safe accommodation and support for care leavers into adulthood
In the first large-scale statistical analysis of young peoples’ exit from the care system (either residential or foster care) at age 16 and over in England, researchers from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ found wide variations in pathways and outcomes for young adults leaving care and that more needs to be done to maximise their life chances.

REF results reveal 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ to be world leading in multiple research areas
Research by the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has been recognised as world leading by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ is celebrated for its world leading research in English
Research carried out by the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ into English language proficiency and improving methodologies for its assessment has been recognised by the Research Excellence Framework as world leading, the highest rating possible.

91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ’s Green Spaces research recognised in national climate action campaign
A new environmental research study being conducted by academics from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ, focussing on access to green spaces, has been highlighted in Made At Uni’s latest campaign, ‘Climate Action’.

Academics help validate new ‘long Covid’ treatment
A team of nutritional scientists, led by a visiting Professor from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ, has developed a capsule-form treatment which enhances the recovery of patients experiencing ‘long Covid’.

PhD student highlights ways to encourage regional investment
A PhD student who is researching entrepreneurial finance is set to represent the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ at an upcoming webinar themed around the future of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc.

91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ & Council’s vaccination radio show nominated for award
A Covid-19 vaccination campaign created by the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has been nominated for a radio prize at the 2022 Amplify Awards.

Philharmonia Orchestra to perform on campus
The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ is set to host a performance by the Philharmonia Orchestra based around their Hear & Now project – an award-winning intergenerational community project which has been running for more than ten years.