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Our new interactive exhibition designed to celebrate the Institute’s 75 birthday and inspire the next generation of human factors practitioners is now open at the Museum of Making

Could special vests fitted with ice packs help to support bomb disposal experts as they carry out dangerous tasks while wearing heavy protective equipment to keep them safe?

A new children’s hospital in Switzerland reveals how putting the patients’ experience at the heart of the design process can create more friendly and welcoming place for treatment

A giant advertising screen brought in to replace some departure boards at a busy station has now been scrapped after complaints it was making things harder for passengers

An award-winning new app could help tackle racial inequality in healthcare by improving medics’ ability to recognise symptoms of certain conditions in non-white mums and babies

To mark this year’s Mental Health Day, a group of organisations including the CIEHF have come together to call for more action to be taken to fight poor mental health at work

Don’t miss the exhibition to mark our 75th anniversary and celebrate human factors! It opens at the Museum of Making in Derby on 27 September for the autumn.

Our flagship EHF2025 event is a brilliant opportunity to showcase our amazing discipline, where you have the opportunity to share your work on topics important in the world today.

How can human factors research help to guide an international standard in self-assembly instructions?

Finger amputations and head fractures are among injuries caused by industrial robots - researchers are looking at how to improve safety.

New research investigates the different types of job autonomy and the links to stress and emotional exhaustion.

Could a design improvement to a gearbox control improve selection and reduce risk of accidents?

A new survey reveals how leading human factors experts view the current position of the profession, the challenges that could lie ahead and where more research is needed

Could an AI-powered necklace that develops a unique personality by listening to its owner become our new best friend and help tackle the problem of loneliness?

The rise in automation can make life easier, however it also comes with the risk of problems caused by mental underload – but what exactly is it and what we can we do to prevent it?

If you’re at next week’s IEA Triennial Congress in South Korea then make sure you stop by our stand and say hello to our team – and we’ll see you in London when we host the 2027 event!

Women are less likely to be given painkillers and face a longer wait to be seen by hospital doctors, according to new research into gender bias and how patients are viewed by medics

When there’s a lot of areas where you can make a difference, how do you choose your focus and plan your next steps? Our CEO Ben Peachey explains the approach we’ve taken in developing our own strategy

Feeling tired and stressed can have an impact on train drivers’ performance but new research shows that age and experience can help protect against some of these negative effects.

Ditching the blame game and taking a more proactive approach to tackling human error could help workers in the pharma industry reduce risks and be set up for success.

An international survey of the world’s workers reveals one in five report suffering from daily loneliness and the wellbeing of younger employees has fallen since last year.

Could a shape-shifting car that can expand and contract to fit through narrow streets and squeeze into parking spots be the answer to urban transport challenges?

Tactile street tiles are helping blind and visually impaired people travel independently around a city by making it easier to identify services including banks, supermarkets and bus stops.

A new study revealing that young children are more likely to trust robots than humans could help inform how technology to improve education is developed.

Digital healthcare solutions can improve the experience of patients, and a new framework aims to use human factors thinking to make them even more effective.

With self-driving vehicles on the rise, do we need to think again about the role of a driver to ensure that any automated system that replaces them does so in a way that’s safe and effective?

Pie makers are being protected on the production line thanks to an award-winning innovation that’s reducing their risk of being injured.

As you might have already heard, it’s time to launch our new strategy!

From cycling stars’ shorts to suits that help drivers think differently, the new exhibition marking our 75th anniversary looks at the difference human factors can make.

The link between sleep quality, mood and lifestyle for sailors working on submarines has come under the spotlight in a new study that tracked participants during 30 days under the waves.

How can airports make sure that passengers and staff have a better experience when it comes to helping travellers who need extra support during their journeys?

The serious problems caused by workplace bullying and aggression are well known but more minor incidents can also have a damaging effect on workers and their wellbeing.

As temperatures start rising, it’s vital to keep babies safe from excessive heat. New research has looked at the most effective low-cost ways to protect infants outside in prams

Taking a new approach to training in the construction industry by telling stories about safety could make sure more people live happily ever after.

Our latest white paper explores the challenge of tackling fatigue in healthcare and sets out a practical plan to address the problem and improve the wellbeing of both staff and patients.

Want to share ideas and make new connections with other human factors professionals working in the same area as you? Our Sector Groups could be the perfect place to start…

Digital billboards that sparked complaints from city residents have been transformed into community information screens designed to solve local problems and help tourists feel more welcome.

A personal story about badly fitting PPE shows reveals there’s still much more to be done to ensure every worker has the correct equipment to keep them safe and comfortable.