New research and innovation unit to support Covid-19 rehab set up at Sheffield Hallam
A new research and innovation unit to support people to recover and rehabilitate from Covid-19 is to be set up at Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre.
Privacy and security crucial for healthcare robot adoption – according to new report
Robotic systems for healthcare must prioritise security and privacy protections, according to a new white paper published by Sheffield Hallam University.
Santander contributes £94,000 to bolster Sheffield Hallam’s Covid-19 student support
Students at Sheffield Hallam University who have been affected by the Covid-19 crisis are to receive £93,784 of further support and recognition courtesy of Santander Universities.
Funding secured to offer flexible learning opportunities in early years education and healthcare technology
Sheffield Hallam University has secured funding to deliver two new short courses in early years education leadership and healthcare technology to support professional development through flexible learning.
Behavioural science key to success of ‘test and trace’ app
With the new Covid 19 digital contact tracing app requiring people to perform at least four inter-related behaviours, experts have recommended that behavioural science is integrated within both the app itself and all associated communications if it is to be fit for purpose.
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.
AWRC collaboration putting physical activity at heart of Covid-19 recovery
The role of physical activity in the UK’s response to Covid-19 is to be explored through a new research collaboration between Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) and ukactive.
Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme! Sheffield Hallam student makes Jamaican bobsleigh team
A talented healthcare student from Sheffield Hallam University has qualified to represent Jamaica at the Winter Olympics as part of the four-man bobsleigh team.
New tools created to help keep patients waiting for surgery active
A set of new online tools created to support people waiting for knee and hip surgery to manage their physical and mental wellbeing have helped to increase activity levels among patients and reduce the amount of time they spent sitting.
Two Sheffield Hallam healthcare academics awarded prestigious honours
Two academics from Sheffield Hallam University’s College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences, Helen Batty and Helen Lowes, have been awarded prestigious honours for their exceptional contribution to their professions.