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06 December 2024

Sheffield Hallam University partners with Harmony Works

Sheffield Hallam students will be working with Harmony Works Trust ahead of their exciting future move to Castlegate, as part of a creative collaboration between the two organisations.


22 October 2024

Explore Hallam’s free events for this year’s Festival of Social Science

The UK’s Festival of Social Science returns to Sheffield this autumn to delve into the ideas that shape our everyday lives through the pioneering work of the city’s world-leading social scientists.


11 September 2024

Hallam announce line-up as part of Sheffield’s Off the Shelf Festival

Wardrobe love letters, Dylan Thomas’ impact on pop culture and progress in women’s football are all part of Sheffield Hallam University’s event programme for this year’s Off the Shelf Festival of Words.Hallam announce line-up as part of Sheffield’s Off the Shelf Festival


29 August 2024

Major winning golfer and Special Olympics GB athlete to be awarded honorary degrees

Sheffield-born US Open golf champion, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Special Olympics Great Britain athlete, Niall Guite, are among those to be awarded honorary degrees from Sheffield Hallam University.


14 June 2024

Arts-led climate programme to launch at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre

A new programme of climate-focused research, performance and exhibition will be launched this month at the Crucible Theatre.


12 June 2024

Mental wellbeing and social connections of middle-aged men improved by parkruns

Taking part in parkrun has a positive impact on the mental wellbeing of middle-aged men and helps them to form new friendships, according to new research.


11 June 2024

Sheffield hospice launches new partnership with Sheffield Hallam University

St Luke’s - Sheffield’s Hospice has launched a number of collaborative projects through Sheffield Hallam University’s Future Now programme to help enrich students learning beyond the classroom.


04 June 2024

Workers on precarious contracts most likely to experience sexual harassment

Hospitality workers on precarious contracts are most likely to experience workplace sexual harassment, according to a new report.


10 May 2024

Sheffield Hallam rated outstanding across all initial teacher education courses

Sheffield Hallam University’s teacher training has been rated ‘outstanding’ across all four areas, from early years to post-16.


25 April 2024

Sixty-one per cent of social housing tenants cut back on essentials to pay rent

New findings from a survey of social housing tenants found that 70 per cent struggled to pay their rent, with 61 per cent forced to cut back on essentials, such as heating and food, to be able to pay their rent.


09 August 2022

Team Hallam takes home seven medals at Commonwealth Games

Seven medals were won by Sheffield Hallam University students and alumni competing in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.


21 July 2022

Child victims of trafficking share their views and experiences in new research

Young victims of modern slavery have shared their experiences following identification of human trafficking through the UK immigration and social care systems in a new interim report published today.


23 June 2022

Uncovering the history of an iconic Sheffield music studio

A documentary about the iconic music studio which recorded early demos from bands which became The Human League, Pulp and Def Leppard will premiere at Sheffield DocFest.


23 April 2021

New research project to examine the impact of exercise on those suffering with systemic sclerosis

Sheffield Hallam academics will lead a major new Europe-wide research study into the effects of exercise on pain and fatigue felt by those living with systemic sclerosis.


14 April 2021

New report sets out blueprint for assuring quality professional development for teachers

A new blueprint to assure the quality of professional development in teaching through an accreditation system has been published today by the Chartered College of Teaching in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University.


07 April 2021

Sheffield Hallam Students shine at television awards

Students from Sheffield Hallam University triumphed in three out of the 11 categories at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Yorkshire Student Television Awards.


29 March 2021

Hallam alumnus helps students flourish in food industry

A graduate from Sheffield Hallam University has set up a mentoring scheme to give food and nutrition students a head start in the food industry


26 March 2021

Hallam behavioural scientist leads development of new guidance to support the national vaccine roll-out

New guidance which aims to support the national Covid vaccine roll-out by encouraging people to continue to adhere to government guidelines after their first dose has been developed by a Sheffield Hallam University behavioural scientist.


22 March 2021

Bears of Sheffield to hit Sheffield streets this summer

The Children’s Hospital Charity have announced that the Bears of Sheffield sculpture trail will take place this summer.


09 February 2021

Sheffield Hallam PhD student awarded medal by Health Secretary

A Sheffield Hallam PhD student has received a letter and medal from Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, in recognition of his efforts in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.


25 January 2021

Developing advanced human body measurement

A new research and innovation programme is underway at Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) that is set to transform the way we measure the human body.


21 January 2021

Sport participation levels reduced in students from lower socio-economic groups

Students from lower socio-economic groups (SEG) are less likely to participate in sport or physical activity at university, research from Sheffield Hallam University has found.


11 December 2020

Sheffield Hallam University begins €6.8m European project utilising AI to combat online child sexual exploitation

Researchers at Sheffield Hallam University have begun working with key partner organisations from across the EU on a €6.8m project to combat online child sexual exploitation.


01 December 2020

Exploring the benefits of water-based exercise

New research published by academics at Sheffield Hallam University has found regular water-based exercise offers just as many benefits for healthy older people as other, more traditional exercises.


01 December 2020

World-leading research centre appoints new Deputy Director

Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre has appointed a new Deputy Director to drive forward its mission to improve the health and wellbeing of the nation.


30 November 2020

Parliament Select Committees set to hear from Hallam academics

MPs are set to hear from three Sheffield Hallam University academics tomorrow (1 Dec) as they give evidence to Select Committees on the impact Covid-19 has had on health technology and grass roots sport.


24 November 2020

New website launched to support family-focused healthcare in UK & Ireland

Covid-19 has seen more families caring for loved ones with acute illnesses and now Sheffield Hallam University has co-designed a new website dedicated to supporting the role of family-focused healthcare in the UK and Ireland.


23 November 2020

New leadership programme aims to create wellbeing driven economy

A new leadership programme delivered by Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) and Field Enterprise, designed to create a wellbeing driven economy has been back by the region’s Mayor.