Research centres and groups Explore the broad range of research centres and groups in the School of Information, Journalism and Communication. You are here Home School of Information, Journalism and Communication Our research and impact Research centres and groups Chemoinformatics research group Chemoinformatics research involves the application of computer and information systems to problems in the field of chemistry. Digital societies research group Exploring developments in digital data, information and knowledge within socio-cultural and political-economic contexts and their implications for social justice. Disinformation Research Cluster The Disinformation Research Cluster is called to tackle the issues that arise from the global disinformation disorder. We share interests in studying the causes and consequences of disinformation, particularly, in the digital space. Centre for Freedom of the Media The Centre for Freedom of the Media (CFOM) is an interdisciplinary research centre with global outreach on issues of media freedom, independence and plurality, hosted in the School of Journalism, Media and Communication at the University of Sheffield. Health informatics Health informatics research investigates the management and use of digital technologies and information to support health and wellbeing for patients, carers and the public. Information, knowledge and innovation management Focusing on the management of practices and processes in dynamic and collaborative work settings across a variety of organisations. Centre for Information Literacy Research CILR's mission is to explore, illuminate and develop the field of information literacy through the conduct and stimulation of research and related activities. Information retrieval Information retrieval research looks at how people find and use information and develops new techniques to enhance searching. Information systems research group Information systems research addresses the transformative potential of information and communication technologies in society and organisations. Libraries and information society Focusing on library and information societal issues and concerns, including literacies, social justice and education. Sheffield Metascience Network MetaNet is a new initiative which aims to facilitate networking, exchange and collaboration between University of Sheffield researchers and professional staff involved in, or supportive of, metascience and research on research. Centre for the Study of Journalism and History Over the past ten years, the Centre for the Study of Journalism and History has established itself as a forum for interdisciplinary research on journalism and history.
