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27 August 2026

Hallam students help Sheffield celebrate gift of life at British Transplant Games

Returning to Sheffield for the first time since 2013, the Westfield Health British Transplant Games brought the city together this month (August 2026) to celebrate the life-changing impact of organ donation, and students from across Sheffield Hallam University’s School of Sport and Physical Activity helped support the athletes, and donor families.


26 August 2026

Sheffield Hallam University announces new partnership with Kitlocker

Sheffield Hallam University has announced a new partnership with Sheffield-based sportswear provider Kitlocker and New Balance Team Sports, who will become the University's official sports kit provider.


17 August 2026

Challenges ahead for county cricket, as success of The Hundred teams widens financial gap

Challenges ahead for county cricket, as success of The Hundred teams widens financial gap


26 June 2026

Sheffield Hallam’s new ‘study and play’ programme combines degree with elite football training

An innovative ‘study and play’ programme that combines degree-level study with elite football training, has been launched through a new partnership between Sheffield Hallam University and Inspire Development Academy (IDA).


30 April 2026

New study highlights significant gap in scientific support for elite snooker players

Elite snooker players lack the scientific support available to players and coaches in other precision sports, according to a new study by Sheffield Hallam University.


13 March 2026

Funded scholarship breaks down barriers to careers in the sports industry

A fully funded scholarship in strength and conditioning coaching at Sheffield Hallam University is helping to break down barriers and increase diversity in the sports industry.


06 March 2026

No false starts for Team GB: Sheffield Hallam University starting light system helped athletes train for gold medal success in 2026 Winter Olympics

Olympic success requires good timing, especially if you are a Team GB skeleton athlete, where precision can make the difference between a gold medal, or cost you the competition.


05 January 2026

Anti-Semitic tropes in football gaming culture normalise hate speech – new research

A new study has uncovered how anti-Semitic language from football gaming communities has infiltrated mainstream football discourse on social media, normalising hate speech under the guise of humour and fandom.


16 December 2025

Sheffield Hallam University expands blended sport education partnerships

Sheffield Hallam University has announced two new strategic partnerships to provide real-world experiences in the workplace for sports students.


24 November 2025

Sheffield Hallam student named Young Sports Official of the Year

A Sheffield Hallam University student has been named Young Sports Official of the Year by the Sport and Recreation Alliance for his work with mettle, a community strength and weightlifting programme affiliated to British Weightlifting.


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