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28 November 2024

New study finds economic and social value of Gaelic Games on Irish society is almost €3bn

Independent analysis of the economic impact and social value of Gaelic games led by Sheffield Hallam University has estimated the Games are worth at least €2.87 billion to Irish society.


21 November 2024

Sheffield Hallam University awarded £3.4m to evaluate approaches to address physical activity inequalities

Sheffield Hallam University and partners have been awarded £3.4 million to evaluate different approaches to supporting physical activity and narrowing inequalities in communities across the country.


20 November 2024

Sheffield Hallam University and Table Tennis England serve up new partnership

Sheffield Hallam University has signed a new partnership agreement with Table Tennis England (TTE) to help develop the sport through consultancy, research and innovation following TTE’s return to Sheffield as their national elite training centre.


28 October 2024

The 152nd Open at Royal Troon generated over £300m – new study

The 152nd Open at Royal Troon – attended by a record-breaking 258,174 fans in July – generated over £303.3 million in total economic benefit for Scotland, a new study carried out by Sheffield Hallam University on behalf of The R&A.


22 October 2024

Sport and physical activity generate over £100 billion in social value

The social value of community sport and physical activity is £107.2 billion per year, new research calculates.


03 October 2024

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.


16 August 2024

Sheffield Hallam University celebrates Olympic success

From medal-winning athletes to behind-the-scenes support, Sheffield Hallam University has made significant contributions to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, showcasing its commitment to sports excellence and education


25 July 2024

The 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome generated record €262million in economic activity

The 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome boosted economic activity in Italy by €262million, according to an independent report.


22 July 2024

Olympic legacy centre facilitates over a million clinical appointments and secures £65m research funding

A Government-funded centre established following the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to improve the health and wellbeing of the nation has facilitated over a million clinical appointments and generated more than £65 million in research funding.


18 July 2024

Sheffield Hallam students and graduates going for gold in Paris

Sheffield Hallam University students and alumni are going for gold in Paris after being selected to represent Team GB and Team Ireland for the Olympics and Paralympics.


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