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Parkrun increases life satisfaction and is worth £667 million a year to the UK economy

New research published to mark parkrun’s 20th anniversary has revealed how it is worth nearly £700 million a year to the UK economy as a result of improved life satisfaction for those who take part


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Sheffield Hallam student takes top prize at World Illustration Awards

Sheffield Hallam University student Kayla Salim has been named ‘Publishing New Talent’ and ‘New Talent Overall Winner’ at the World Illustration Awards for her final year project

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Girls playing hockey.

New research highlights £100 billion economic impact of UK sports sector

The UK sports sector contributes almost £100 billion to the UK economy and supports more than 1.25 million jobs, according to ‘groundbreaking’ new research published by Sheffield Hallam University

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The winning entry was awarded to William Shaw, 23, and Josephine Cooper, 21

Hallam students win competition to design sustainable food packaging with Deliveroo

Two Sheffield Hallam University students have won a competition to design sustainable food packaging for Deliveroo

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Women in India face daily threat of sexual violence – more needs to be done to break the cycle

The Conversation: Dr Madhumita Pandey writes for The Conversation about violence against women and girls in India after recent incidents made global headlines.

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People running through a park being cheered on by a woman parkrun volunteer

Parkrun events could boost your life satisfaction

New Scientist: Research led by Professor Steve Haake, which found that people who participate in parkrun events reported higher levels of life satisfaction, is featured.

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Features and comment

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Higher education institutions need support to help address skills shortages

The newly elected Labour government's commitment to accelerating economic growth is a step in the right direction for the UK.

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Liz Mossop, the new Sheffield Hallam Vice-Chancellor

I feel so proud to be part of such an inclusive university community

This time last week thousands of young people up and down the country were nervously awaiting their A-Level and BTEC results.

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No Bounds is a whirlwind exploration of our past and potential futures

No Bounds Festival returns to Sheffield this weekend for its seventh edition, with a programme of events that aim to break down barriers between music, art, and technology.

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