Green ergonomics can help create offices that not only improve the wellbeing and creativity of employees but could also help tackle the climate challenge and spread a more eco-friendly culture.
With thousands of animal and plant species disappearing from our planet, how can human factors help spread the message about the biodiversity crisis and improve the relationship between people and nature?
The COP26 summit put climate change at the top of the world’s agenda, with countries and major companies pledging step up efforts to help our planet. But it’s not just big businesses who want to play their part in reaching the ambitious target of net zero emissions.
Could a system of shared self-driving bikes that can move themselves to where they’re most needed help people get around city centres in a more efficient and sustainable way?
A self-powering health sensor that can be worn by patients and doesn’t need wires or a battery pack has been created using a new material that’s low-cost and comfortable to wear.
Discover the sustainable house that can expand and adapt to meet the changing needs of its residents and includes a vertical garden as well as systems to collect its own water and energy.
An award-winning system could help forestry workers keep track of changes in the woodland and share data and knowledge to protect these environments from the challenges of climate change.
With COP27 almost over, the climate crisis is back under the global spotlight and our free Climate Ergonomics guide can help bring human factors thinking to the challenge of creating a more sustainable world.
Human factors is already playing a role in helping meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, but a study has highlighted areas where it could make an even bigger contribution to tackling the challenges facing our world.
After the latest agreement to tackle climate change was agreed at the recent COP28 summit, what can human factors professionals do to help create a greener and more sustainable future?
Two very different spaces have been named the joint winners of a top architecture award, including a sustainable eyewear shop which has been created almost entirely out of bio-based or recycled materials.
Could a radical rethink about how we view cars and the role of personal vehicles be what’s needed if we want to find sustainable transport solutions that work for all road users?
An overhaul of national and workplace policies is needed to help long Covid sufferers enjoy a successful and sustained return to work, research has found.
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
This year’s UNESCO World Capital of Architecture shows how cities can blend bustling urban neighbourhoods with peaceful spaces for culture and relaxation and create more human-friendly places to live and work.
Meet the CIEHF’S new Chief Executive Ben Peachey and discover more about his career so far and what he’s most looking forward to now he’s part of the Institute.
Could a new project to create a self-driving shuttle that can carry passengers to and from places help to revolutionise public transport and how we get around the cities of tomorrow?
For people with joint and pain issues, poorly designed packaging can be a significant challenge, but a new set of inclusive design guidelines aims to make sure it’s more accessible
A team of human factors experts has drawn up a list of the grand challenges the profession needs to tackle in response to the issues facing society today
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
It’s almost time for our annual Ergonomics & Human Factors Conference with a packed programme covering the latest topics and debate in human factors and ergonomics.
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?
Overcrowded trains are putting some rail passengers off, but a range of measures to keep travellers better informed and ease their movement around stations could help tackle the problem.
Careful planning and technology could help remove some of the barriers faced by people with vision and mobility issues when they’re accessing pedestrian spaces
New research has explored how to preserve an ancient art form used to create textiles in India while also keeping the artisans who create the work safe from injury.
The winner of this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture shows how great design can bring people together and improve health, wellbeing and a sense of shared community.
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
Artificial general intelligence could be the next technology to transform how we live, but how can we understand more about the risk and benefits it could bring before it’s introduced?
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.
A sight-saving kit to help healthcare professionals in low-income areas is just one of this year’s winners of an award honouring ideas that can help create a better society.
Creating more cost-effective training could help address a shortage of qualified nurses, so is a move towards using immersive virtual reality teaching sessions the answer?
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