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16 March 2026

National survey highlights inclusivity and safety of leisure centres

Almost three quarters of people using public leisure centres had a positive experience and 85 per cent said they were inclusive and welcoming, according to a survey of more than 80,000 people.


03 March 2026

Shaped in Sheffield, improving lives everywhere

The city of Sheffield’s world-leading invention and ingenuity are being celebrated in a new campaign by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), which aims to showcase the impact of public investment in research and innovation.


03 February 2026

£600k funding secured to extend ground-breaking physical activity programme

A consortium led by Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre alongside the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine and Intelligent Health has secured £600,000 funding from Sport England to continue to lead a ground-breaking physical activity programme.


28 January 2026

Sheffield Hallam and Jeju National University sign joint digital healthcare research agreement

Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University have formalised a strategic research partnership with Jeju National University, marking a significant milestone in international digital healthcare research collaboration.


27 January 2026

Knee braces offer low-risk and effective option for managing painful arthritis, research shows

Using a knee brace can help people with painful knee osteoarthritis manage their symptoms, according to new research.


06 January 2026

New initiative set to tackle loneliness through football

A new initiative to bring people together through the power of football, connection, and shared experience is set to launch in Sheffield later this month.


16 December 2025

Yorkshire-wide doctoral training partnership in the biosciences launches

Sheffield Hallam University has joined eight other institutions across Yorkshire and Teesside to welcome the first cohort of PhD students to the Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership (YBDTP).


10 December 2025

New research collaboration to tackle ethnic inequalities in perinatal mental illness

A ground-breaking new study aims to transform postpartum mental health care for mothers from ethnic minority backgrounds or those living in deprived areas who experience severe mental illness.


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.


13 November 2025

Double award win celebrates excellence in radiography education and practice

An exceptional student and a team of staff delivering cutting edge radiotherapy and oncology education and training have won prestigious awards at the Society of Radiographers Annual Awards 2025.


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