Sheffield Hallam strikes first-of-its-kind partnership with football academy
Sheffield Hallam has partnered with football academy Unipro to offer a first-of-its-kind programme for elite international players to further their athletic development whilst pursing a higher education qualification at the University.
How rising cost of living is impacting sport and physical activity participation
A new report examining how the rising cost of living is impacting the sport and physical activity sector has found people from lower income backgrounds are more likely to have seen their levels of activity negatively affected.
New research highlights £100 billion economic impact of UK sports sector
The UK sports sector contributes almost £100 billion to the UK economy and supports more than 1.25 million jobs, according to ‘groundbreaking’ new research published by Sheffield Hallam University.
Sheffield Hallam University expands blended sport education partnerships
Sheffield Hallam University has announced two new strategic partnerships to provide real-world experiences in the workplace for sports students.
Sheffield Hallam students support international sporting events
Sheffield Hallam University students have supported the media operations at two of the biggest international sporting events – gaining valuable industry experience and insight.
Hallam academics co-author research into the financial health of women’s football
Women’s football clubs in England face financial sustainability issues unless governance structures and league design change significantly, according to a new study by Sheffield Hallam University and University of Portsmouth.
Sheffield Hallam launches new PhD study with FIFA
Sheffield Hallam University is launching a PhD study with FIFA to explore the dynamics of how new types of footballs behave and interact with different playing surfaces, to help improve the game and inform football governance.
The 152nd Open at Royal Troon generated over £300m – new study
The 152nd Open at Royal Troon – attended by a record-breaking 258,174 fans in July – generated over £303.3 million in total economic benefit for Scotland, a new study carried out by Sheffield Hallam University on behalf of The R&A.
Sport and physical activity generate over £100 billion in social value
The social value of community sport and physical activity is £107.2 billion per year, new research calculates.
The 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome generated record €262million in economic activity
The 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome boosted economic activity in Italy by €262million, according to an independent report.