Large UK housebuilders pay out £16 billion in dividends, as the cost of this to new homebuyers is revealed
The eight largest housebuilding firms in the UK have paid shareholders £16 billion in dividends over the last 18 years, without significantly increasing the supply of new homes, according to new research from housing experts at Sheffield Hallam University.
Sheffield Hallam University launches ambitious climate action strategy
Sheffield Hallam has launched an ambitious climate action strategy, outlining the University’s commitments to net zero and a more sustainable future.
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.
Adventure learning can help to improve students’ behaviour – new research
Taking part in adventure learning activities can lead to improvements in students’ behaviour with benefits continuing for more than a year after the activity, new research by Sheffield Hallam University has shown.
Experts awarded honorary contracts to enhance women’s health and early years research
Two prominent Sheffield Hallam women’s healthcare experts have been awarded honorary contracts at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH), marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between the university and the hospital.
Covid-19 internet memes can be a coping mechanism for those with anxiety
Internet memes related to Covid-19 may act as a coping mechanism for people suffering from clinically significant symptoms of anxiety, a new study has found.
Fram2 space mission to advance research into astronaut health
Blood flow restriction (BFR) technology developed by Sheffield Hallam University and Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) researchers and our Advanced Wellbeing Accelerator alumni Hytro will play a key role in pioneering research on Fram2, the first human spaceflight over the Earth’s polar regions.
New project aims to understand the needs of people living alone with dementia
A new study led by Sheffield Hallam University aims to understand the needs of people living alone with dementia, how they access social care and how services can be improved.
Supporting science teachers to engage with or carry out research can improve their teaching practice
New research has found that training and development programmes that support primary teachers and secondary science teachers to engage with and use research can improve their teaching.
Research shows resilient physical activity sector requires further support in recovery
Grassroots physical activity providers have shown ‘resilience, determination and passion’ during the Covid-19 pandemic but requires support to recover to pre-pandemic levels.