Sheffield teens inspired by social enterprise helping people living with dementia
More than 50 sports students at the UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park have benefited from a series of enriching guest lectures delivered by a social enterprise that works to improve the lives of the region’s ageing population.
Hallam publishes first qualitative study into the role of physical activity and long Covid
Academics from Sheffield Hallam University have published the first qualitative study exploring the role that physical activity plays in the experiences of people living with long Covid.
Sheffield Hallam University marks Civic Fellowship anniversary
Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre has celebrated the second anniversary of the Civic Fellowship programme aimed at developing strong partnerships between local community-based organisations and academic researchers.
Volunteers sought for study exploring the impact of exercise on vaccine immunity response
Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University and Leeds Beckett University are recruiting volunteers from Sheffield and Leeds to participate in a new study that will explore whether a single bout of exercise an hour before a vaccine booster jab has a positive effect on immunity levels.
International start-up joins Sheffield Hallam’s Wellbeing Accelerator programme
An Israeli digital therapy start-up has become the first international business to join Sheffield Hallam University’s £900,000 Wellbeing Accelerator programme, based at the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) in Sheffield.
Vaping benefits blood vessel health as much as other nicotine replacements
A new study at Sheffield Hallam University has found that e-cigarettes are as beneficial for the cardiovascular system as conventional nicotine-replacement therapy when stopping smoking.
Study finds polyphenol-rich food helps gym-goers recover from muscle damage where time to heal is limited
A new study has found that the consumption of polyphenol‐rich plant-based food helps to reduce muscle damage up to 96 hours after exercise for scenarios where rapid recovery is key.
Sheffield Hallam University pledges to secure successful student futures
Sheffield Hallam has pledged to develop a Student Futures Manifesto – promising joint action between the University and its students to tackle the problems caused by the pandemic.
Sheffield Hallam secures six-figure UKRI grant for robotics project to support older people
Sheffield Hallam University has been awarded £400,000 to create a friendly robotic service for preventive care amongst older adults at risk of frailty
Sheffield Hallam sign University Mental Health charter
In a commitment to making mental health a university-wide priority, Sheffield Hallam has joined other UK universities in signing The University Mental Health Charter.