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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.


18 November 2025

Health, wealth and happiness - the £123bn social value of activity

Community sport and physical activity generated an estimated £122.9 billion in ‘social value’ across England in 2023/24, new research has revealed.


09 October 2025

Mental health benefits of parkrun key to increased life satisfaction of participants

Research with nearly 80,000 parkrun participants has revealed how the mental health benefits of the free weekly 5K event are driving an increase in life satisfaction for people who take part in it.


02 October 2025

Sheffield Hallam students support international sporting events

Sheffield Hallam University students have supported the media operations at two of the biggest international sporting events – gaining valuable industry experience and insight.


25 September 2025

Sheffield Hallam graduates’ success at global sporting events

Sheffield Hallam University graduates have achieved success at global sporting events, including silver medals at the World Athletics Championships and World Boxing Championships.


01 September 2025

Sport and exercise science academic awarded prestigious fellowship

Sheffield Hallam University academic Dr Chris Kirk has been awarded a prestigious fellowship for his passion and commitment to sport and exercise sciences.


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