PhD in Information Science

University of Sheffield

The theme covers a broad range of topics relating to information science including information retrieval, the systematic identification of evidence for knowledge synthesis, information skills and information literacy education, and scholarly communication.Our mission is to provide exceptional information retrieval skills to research, innovation and knowledge exchange projects across ScHARR, and to external organisations including government bodies, industry and charitable organisations. With these skills, along with a wealth of experience of designing and delivering effective teaching, we aim to ensure ScHARR students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to search and review the evidence base. We also aim to share our expertise with colleagues, including harnessing scholarly communications to effectively disseminate researchThe Information Science research theme brings together a group of academics, researchers, and information specialists all conducting research relating to knowledge synthesis, information retrieval, and information management. The research theme consists of ScHARR members of staff with a background in the information science disciplines. We have expertise in systematic approaches to information retrieval, information management, and scholarly communications, and we strive to advance innovative methods for the study and teaching of information science.