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First British citizen cold case solved with investigative genetic genealogy

A British man who was found dead in Arizona 13 years ago has been identified using Investigative Genetic Genealogy, thanks to researchers at Sheffield Hallam University and Ramapo College, New Jersey.

 

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‘Stair marathon’ challenge to raise money for MND Association after colleague’s diagnosis

A Sheffield Hallam health researcher is set to take on a ‘stair marathon’ to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease Association after a colleague was diagnosed with MND.

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Students deliver consultancy projects for international sporting organisations

Sport Business Management students at Sheffield Hallam University have delivered real-life consultancy projects for the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) and Surrey County Cricket Club (CCC) as part of their course.

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Sheffield Hallam students create new city-centre mural

Students from Sheffield Hallam University have worked with the Lick of Paint Festival team to create a new mural at Netherthorpe Road tram stop in Sheffield.

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Hallam in the media

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Scrapping the Vagrancy Act won't end the criminalisation of rough sleeping

Big Issue: Dr Benjamin Archer has written for the Big Issue on how scrapping the Vagrancy Act is a positive step, but other powers are being increasingly used to police rough sleeping.

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Air quality isn’t just bad in cities – here’s why and how we’re tracking pollution from upland fires

The Conversation: Dr Rebecca Brownlow and colleagues have written for The Conversation about their research which is monitoring upland fires and the pollution they cause.

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Liz Mossop, the new Sheffield Hallam Vice-Chancellor

Universities don't expect a blank cheque from Rachel Reeves but we urgently need better policies

This week, Rachel Reeves will deliver her first multi-year Spending Review as Chancellor, setting out each government departments' budget for the next three to four years. Universities up and down the country, including those here in Yorkshire, will be listening carefully to what she has to say.

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Investing in Yorkshire’s future

Dan Lally, Deputy COO at Sheffield Hallam University –one of the country’s largest higher and degree apprenticeship providers – discusses working with businesses and unlocking investment into Yorkshire through skills and training

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How Sheffield's universities are supporting local innovation

By Professor Conor Moss (Sheffield Hallam University) and Professor Sue Hartley OBE (University of Sheffield)

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