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Homeless people criminalised in 'postcode lottery' of anti-social behaviour powers

People experiencing street homelessness are being disproportionately criminalised by regional differences in applying anti-social behaviour laws.

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Society
Policy
Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice

Councils’ Covid response undervalued and underutilised by UK Government – new report

Most areas of the UK saw a ‘concerted and well-coordinated’ effort from local government to support communities and businesses during Covid-19.

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Economy
Society
Research

Educating more students from under-represented backgrounds than any other UK university

New data shows that Hallam educates more students from under-represented backgrounds than any other UK university.

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Civic
Society
University news
Vice-Chancellor

‘Life-changing’ impact of community nursery on disadvantaged families in Sheffield highlighted in new study

Parents and carers of children attending a Sheffield Hallam University-led community nursery have described the ‘life-changing’ positive impact it has had on their child’s development and family wellbeing, as part of a ground-breaking study.

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Education
Society
Research

Hallam graduation delivers £2.3m boost to city centre

Sheffield Hallam graduation delivers £2.3m boost to city centre

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Civic
Society
Student stories

Research shows one-in-three will eat and drink out more frequently than before pandemic

New consumer research has revealed that over a third of people are intending to eat and drink out more often when the lockdown restrictions are lifted, compared to before the pandemic.

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Business
Society

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.

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Society
Health
Research

Impact of Covid-19, welfare reforms and rising living costs on social housing tenants’ ability to pay rent

Sheffield Hallam University has secured almost £300,000 of funding to examine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, welfare reforms and rising living costs on social housing tenants’ ability to pay their rent.

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Society
Policy
Research

University secures up to £1.2m to evaluate Government funding to encourage more active travel

Sheffield Hallam University has secured up to £1.2m funding to evaluate the success of the Government funding for active travel, aimed at encouraging more people to walk or cycle short journeys.

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Policy research and evaluation
Society
Active lifestyles

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.

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Society
Health
Sport
 

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