Heating on prescription scheme significantly improved health and wellbeing - new research
A scheme that provides heating on prescription to some vulnerable NHS patients significantly improved their health and wellbeing, according to new research by Sheffield Hallam University.
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.
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.
Sheffield Hallam marks key progress on ‘civic’ pledges to South Yorkshire
Sheffield Hallam University is marking the two-year anniversary of the launch of its Civic University Agreement, after achieving success against several key pledges made to the region.
New AI technology to make ‘molecular fingerprinting’ accessible to police, can reveal unseen evidence
New AI-powered technology that has been developed to make innovative ‘molecular fingerprinting’ accessible to the police has been trialled by West Yorkshire Police.
Accelerating universities’ civic impact through an England-wide action learning programme
Twelve civic university partnerships have been chosen to take part in a newly launched action learning programme (ALP) to help accelerate universities’ local social and economic impact.
Sheffield Hallam host Food - a fact of life conference
Sheffield Hallam University has hosted the Food – a fact of life conference, a bespoke event for food and nutrition teachers, designed to inspire educators and celebrate the world of food and nutrition
Hallam building digital healthcare workforce as Covid-19 accelerates innovation
Sheffield Hallam University is launching a ground-breaking digital health degree to help meet the growing demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analysis experts in healthcare, and improve progression for underrepresented groups, primarily women, into AI and data science professions.
Hallam students rev up Musical Theatre Drive In event at Meadowhall
Event and festival management students have played a key role in organising a musical theatre drive in event raising funds for a local youth housing charity.
Behaviour experts recommend praise to encourage compliance with Covid-19 guidelines
People are more willing to adhere to Covid-19 restrictions if they are praised for their efforts and told why guidelines are changing, according to behavioural science experts from Sheffield Hallam University.