Our research and impact

Our research spans a wide range of topics, from disinformation and media freedom to the impact of digital technologies in the fields of health and chemistry. Find out more about our research groups, explore our outstanding REF results, or browse our publications below.

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Research centres and groups

Here you'll find a full list of all our active research groups and centres across the School of Information, Journalism and Communication.

View our research groups and centres
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Our REF results

The University of Sheffield is celebrating its pioneering research which is addressing some of the biggest global challenges and making a real-world impact.

Learn about our REF results

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Journalism research grants

Our school has been awarded a number of grants to further the cutting-edge research we do in the field of journalism, media and communications.

Full list of journalism research grants

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Come and research with us

We accept academic visits, fellowships and visiting research students within the field of information and data management

Come and research with us

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ECREA Journalism event

The Journalism Studies Section of the ECREA (European Communication Research and Education Association) supports academic research that deepens understanding of the cultural, political, economic, social and professional aspects of journalism.

See what happened at ECREA Journalism 2024

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Journalism research projects

War, menstruation and public diplomacy: A selection of our active research projects.

See what we're doing in the world

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Media appearances

Browse some of the most recent television, radio and online interviews from our academics on their areas of expertise.

Some of our media appearances

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Information research case studies

Our research spans many interdisciplinary areas and impacts a wide variety of industries and sectors. Here's just a few case studies showing the applications of our research outputs.

Read the case studies

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Journalism impact and knowledge exchange

Journalism, media and communication are all crucial facets of contemporary society - that's why our research has a significant impact in the community, changing lives and shaping the world we live in.

Journalism impact and knowledge exchange

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Books and publications

Want to learn more about the books we publish? Take a look at this curated list of publications from our active research staff.

Books and publications