New guide showcases how golf can help to improve health and wellbeing in older adults living with long-term conditions
Sheffield Hallam University has teamed up with Golf in Society and Sport for Confidence to develop a free guide to show how golf can be adapted to improve health and strength in older adults living with long-term conditions and those with barriers to physical activity.
Sheffield Hallam launches UK’s first medical ultrasound degree apprenticeship
Sheffield Hallam University has launched the UK’s first degree apprenticeship route to becoming a medical sonographer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sheffield Hallam University marks Civic Fellowship anniversary
Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre has celebrated the second anniversary of the Civic Fellowship programme aimed at developing strong partnerships between local community-based organisations and academic researchers.