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20 March 2025

New analysis reveals rapid rise in university start-ups

New analysis by Universities UK (UUK) has revealed that by 2028, around 27,000 new start-ups – with a predicted turnover of around £10.8bn - could be established at institutions in the UK.


18 March 2025

Sheffield Hallam commits to its role as a University of Sanctuary

Sheffield Hallam has reaffirmed its commitment to provide ongoing support for refugees, asylum seekers and people seeking sanctuary across all areas of higher education.


12 March 2025

Revolutionary shift to prevent ill health can save the NHS millions and boost growth – new report

A new report launched in Westminster yesterday (Tuesday 11 March) outlines preventative health innovations that could save the NHS millions, address widening health inequalities, and boost economic growth through improved productivity.


11 March 2025 | 5 minutes (base on 200w = 1 minute)

Moving beyond treatment: A new vision for population health

The UK stands at a critical crossroads in public health. As we face rising rates of preventable conditions and widening health inequalities, it's becoming increasingly clear that our traditional approach to healthcare - one that prioritises treatment over prevention - is no longer sustainable.


06 March 2025

New film highlights how women in India are resisting economic abuse

A new documentary produced by researchers at Sheffield Hallam University shines a light on how women in India are resisting economic abuse, navigating systemic and social barriers and negotiating economic freedom through paid work.


17 February 2025

Sheffield Hallam University supports first South Yorkshire Child Poverty Summit

Sheffield Early Learning Community with support from Save the Children UK is holding the first ever child poverty summit in South Yorkshire to focus on solutions to child poverty rates in the region.


12 February 2025

Breath test to transform mesothelioma diagnosis

A simple breath test could prove ground-breaking in the diagnosis of mesothelioma and make the aggressive cancer much easier to treat at an earlier stage.


04 February 2025

Moving Mums initiative helps to transform maternal health in Sheffield

Sheffield Hallam University has played a pivotal role in an innovative project aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes in Sheffield's underserved communities.


29 January 2025

Six innovative civic projects funded through the National Civic Impact Accelerator

Six university-led partnerships will receive a share of £60,000 to advance their civic engagement initiatives thanks to innovation funding from National Civic Impact Accelerator (NCIA) programme.


15 January 2025

UK Mayors launch Innovation Exchange

Elected Mayors from across the UK have come together to launch a ‘Mayoral Innovation Exchange’ to foster collaboration, enable innovation, and share best practice between mayoral combined authorities.


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