Research in the Faculty of Social Sciences

Our research agenda reflects the complex challenges of our age and our academics work at the forefront of knowledge, building lasting partnerships with researchers, policymakers, NGOs and businesses across the globe.

Faculty research institutes and centres

Faculty research networks

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BRAINS (Behavioural Research Alliance for Impact and Networks at Sheffield)

The Behavioural Research Alliance for Impact and Networks at Sheffield is dedicated to understanding and influencing human behaviour for societal and organisational good.
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Climate Health Resilience Research Network (CHARRN)

CHARRN aims to bridge critical gaps in research and policy to tackle climate change, health disparities and socioenvironmental resilience, ensuring that climate adaptation strategies integrate equity.
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Digital Society Researchers Network

DSRN offers an inclusive venue for learning, collaboration, and support around digital research and methods.
Gender Research Network

Gender Research Network

Connecting researchers across disciplines, the Gender Research Network seeks to explore interdisciplinary solutions to pressing social issues, with research across gender, sexuality, feminist thought and queer studies.
Institute for Global Sustainable Development

Institute for Global Sustainable Development (IGSD)

IGSD unites researchers from different disciplines to address global challenges in collaboration with partners and communities worldwide, centring around topics such as health, environment, rural livelihoods, cities, data and innovation.
Intersectionality Research Network

Intersectionality Research Network

The Intersectionality Research Network brings together researchers across disciplines and methods who share an interest in uncovering, understanding and addressing intersectional inequalities.
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Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI)

The Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI) brings together leading researchers, policymakers, journalists and opinion formers to develop new ways of thinking about political economy.
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Migration Research Group

Migration Research at The University of Sheffield is an interdisciplinary network of scholars conducting world-leading and high impact research on global migration and mobility.

Interdisciplinary external research investments

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School for Social Care Research

The University of Sheffield is a member of the School for Social Care Research (SSCR). The SSCR improves the research evidence for adult social care in England.
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