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Olympians pay tribute to University's role in London...

Issued:20/08/12

Some of the leading names who helped make London 2012 such an outstanding success have paid tribute to the role Sheffield Hallam University played...



University signs historic agreement with Brazilian...

Issued:03/08/12

The Ministry of Sport of Brazil made history this week by signing an official partnership agreement with Sheffield Hallam University, which will see...



University sports ground set for major redevelopment

Issued:26/07/12

Sheffield Hallam University is set to redevelop its Bawtry Road sports facilities with a huge investment to provide students and the local community...



Hallam man to make a splash at London 2012

Issued:24/07/12

A local man has been selected as the only British water polo referee to officiate at the London 2012 Olympics.Brian Littlejohn, who works at Sheffield...



More nations than ever set to appear on Olympic podium

Issued:17/07/12

Rule changes to Olympic Games events are likely to result in more nations than ever before winning medals at London 2012, according to experts who...



Sheffield Hallam forecaster says Team GB has found...

Issued:13/07/12

A leading sports industry researcher who was just two golds out in his forecast for Team GB medals at London 2012 says his formula shows the UK can...



Sports engineers step up research for dance project

Issued:14/06/12

A state-of-the-art motion capture laboratory has helped contemporary dancers and street theatre performers share the stage for a creative partnership...



University gives Olympic boost to GB Women's Volleyball

Issued:11/05/12

Sheffield Hallam University is providing full sport science support to the GB Women's Volleyball squad for free in the run-up to London 2012, following...



Olympic volunteering programme biggest in country

Issued:04/05/12

Sheffield Hallam University has cemented its position as a leading educational institution in the business of sport, by providing more student volunteers...



Sporting panel sheds light on London 2012 summer

Issued:01/05/12

Sports fans will be able to get the inside track on how Team GB will fare at London 2012, as well as hearing some fascinating insights about life behind...