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We're proud of the research we've been involved in, of our partnerships and of the impact of our research on the world outside the University. Here are just a few highlights from this year.
Quick Take
Quick Take
New Book Exploring Identity Through Children’s Drawings
New Book Exploring Identity Through Children’s Drawings
A new book by Sheffield collaborators explores how children's drawings reveal their thoughts, emotions, and cultural identities. Featuring over 100 unique drawings and case studies from Malta, the book highlights the deep meanings children express through art. Read More...
Christine writes for The Guardian on the impact of lowering the voting age to 16
Christine writes for The Guardian on the impact of lowering the voting age to 16
Maker{Futures} collaborates with local charity to share the power of music in schools
Maker{Futures} collaborates with local charity to share the power of music in schools
In their recent workshop, Maker{Futures} collaborated with a Sheffield-based charity to enhance provision for music education in schools, libraries and beyond. Read More...
Dr Mark Taylor contributes to research on inequalities in creative industries
Dr Mark Taylor contributes to research on inequalities in creative industries
Privately educated individuals are vastly over-represented in creative courses and professions, with BAFTA-nominated actors five times more likely to have attended private school. The findings spotlight the structural barriers facing young people from working-class backgrounds. Read More...
Community-based Support for Young Men’s Mental Health
Community-based Support for Young Men’s Mental Health
Young men from disadvantaged backgrounds often face complex mental health challenges but are less likely to seek support. This collaborative research explores how non-medical, community-based services in the North of England are helping to meet their needs. Led by Dr Will Mason and colleagues, the project addresses calls from WHO and the UK Parliament to rethink mental healthcare by investing in preventative, localised interventions. Read More...
Collecting children's folklore in a digital age
Collecting children's folklore in a digital age
Dr Yinka Olusoga and visiting researcher Dr Catherine Bannister recently had the opportunity to discuss research findings from The Play Observatory project, at The British Academy, as part of the Folklore Reimagined programme. Read More...
Disability and social care research presented to MPs in parliament
Disability and social care research presented to MPs in parliament
Researchers from the Spinning Plates project warned politicians at Portcullis House that there is a lack of support and recognition for family carers. Read More...
You can keep up with the activities of the clusters by visiting our research pages and following the Education Matters blog. and we look forward to sharing updates here too!
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