Black authors are still underrepresented in UK publishing
In response to Black Lives Matter protests, sales of books by black British authors, such as Reni Eddo-Lodge and Bernadine Evaristo, have topped the UK bestseller lists. Several recent prestigious awards have also been won by black writers, including Candice Carty-Williams who won book of the year for Queenie at the British Book Awards. While these firsts must be celebrated, they also shine a light on publishing’s systemic practices, which have maintained inequalities and under-representation for black, Asian and minority ethnic writers and diverse books.
Why political decision-making is failing our urban green spaces
Green spaces in city neighbourhoods are critical for wellbeing. Policymakers know this, which is why they put local authorities under pressure to keep parks and green spaces open during lockdown. However, there is a large gap between what this research shows should be done to maximise the benefits of urban green space, and what is actually put in place in cities.
From furlough to working with the UN to help stop the spread of Covid-19
A student from Sheffield Hallam, who was furloughed in March due to the coronavirus pandemic and used the opportunity to offer her skills to humanitarian charity Shelter Centre, has been named as Apprentice of the Year.
Sheffield Hallam Student’s raise over £40,000 for charity
Sheffield Hallam students have successfully raised over £40,000 for Sheffield Charities by organising a variety of virtual events.
Quarter of adults unwilling to have Covid-19 vaccine
Quarter of adults unwilling to have Covid-19 vaccine
Child victims of trafficking share their views and experiences in new research
Young victims of modern slavery have shared their experiences following identification of human trafficking through the UK immigration and social care systems in a new interim report published today.
Sheffield Hallam adopts the IHRA definition of antisemitism
Following extensive work by a multi-faith working group made up of students and staff representatives, Sheffield Hallam has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.
Hallam behavioural scientist leads development of new guidance to support the national vaccine roll-out
New guidance which aims to support the national Covid vaccine roll-out by encouraging people to continue to adhere to government guidelines after their first dose has been developed by a Sheffield Hallam University behavioural scientist.
Bears of Sheffield to hit Sheffield streets this summer
The Children’s Hospital Charity have announced that the Bears of Sheffield sculpture trail will take place this summer.
Hallam research used to highlight the social value of gyms
A group of 186 affordable gyms run by The Gym Group generated £1.8bn in social value since 2016, according to analysis carried out by Sheffield Hallam University.