Future health technology needs to take into account children and young people’s preferences, say researchers
Health technology should be easy to use, have the ability to be personalised, allow the user to choose how their information is shared and where possible, have in-built games and incentives according to new research.
Sheffield Hallam University welcomes the NHS 10-year plan
The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) at Sheffield Hallam University welcomes the publication of the Government's NHS 10-year plan and its commitment to transforming healthcare for future generations.
Sheffield Hallam University to support new £5m project to improve health and tackle inequalities in Wakefield
Sheffield Hallam University is a key research partner in a new £5m programme to gain more insight into why residents in Wakefield have poorer health than people living in other parts of the country.
Sheffield Hallam triumphs at international games awards
An immersive virtual reality (VR) game that transforms painful rehabilitation into an enjoyable and effective experience for children has won Best Health Game at the prestigious Games for Change awards.
Sheffield Hallam signs MoU to help make Jeju Island ‘healthiest place to live in Asia’
Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with representatives from the South Korean island of Jeju to help make it the ‘healthiest place to live in Asia’.
Sheffield Hallam awarded funding to tackle maternal health disparities
Sheffield Hallam University and partners have been awarded funding to tackle inequalities in maternal healthcare as part of the NIHR Challenge Call: Maternity Disparities Consortium.
New model to embed arts and creativity in health services
A new £2.1m research project aims to develop an innovative model to make arts, culture and creativity a core part of health and care services across the UK.
Sheffield Hallam Coronavirus Appeal reaches 100,000 pounds milestone
An appeal launched last month to support students who are facing unprecedented challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic has raised more than £100,000.
New research to examine the impact of climate change and culture on maternal health
Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University will examine the impact of climate change and culture on maternal health in Pakistan as part of a new project funded by Wellcome.
New study shows camping is good for mental health and wellbeing
A major new study has revealed how camping in the great outdoors improves people’s wellbeing and mental health.