Nursing students deliver community health projects
Here, we describe three community projects that our nursing students have delivered over the last 12 months, helping to support local people lead healthier lives, whilst building their skills for their future careers in nursing.
How universities can help the government deliver its industrial strategy
Labour’s industrial strategy green paper, Invest 2035:The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, sets out the scale of work that needs to be done to achieve their vision for economic growth.
Unlocking Economic Growth: The Power of Apprenticeships
Yorkshire has a major role to play in Britain’s economic future, of that there is no doubt, but we need to understand the challenges we face if we want to seize the opportunity. Economic growth in our part of the world is particularly reliant on high-skilled jobs, and having people available to fill those jobs.
Investing in leadership skills is vital for business resilience
As we head into 2024, small businesses across our region, and the country, are facing myriad challenges. Rising costs, recruitment and retention issues, the climate emergency, pressure to achieve net zero and geopolitical uncertainty to name a few.
Eco-fusion is the new normal, as native and non-native species mix together
Many invasive species cause (often major) problems around the world. However, the idea that all “alien” species are inherently bad, and that invasions can be always effectively controlled, is mistaken. Invasive non-native species are frequently associated with damage to ecological systems and even to people and economies. Yet ecological novelty is now the order of the day, we we must adapt both our ideas and our actions to this new reality.
Entrepreneurship is a Catalyst for regional equity
By Alexandra Anderson, Associate Professor in Enterprise, Sheffield Business School, Head of the Centre for Business, Growth and Transformation
How to make teaching more women-friendly, post-COVID
For women, teaching is often seen as a welcoming profession, but around one in nine female primary teachers leave the profession each year. Here are some ways in which teaching could be made more women-friendly.
Electric cars could make the roads safer – here’s how
Traffic-related fatalities are the eighth leading cause of death for people of all ages. Both because of the way they are driven and the mechanics inside them, electric vehicles could play an important role in making our roads safer.
Celebrating World Teachers' Day: A Century of Transforming Lives
As we celebrate World Teachers' Day on Saturday 5 October, it's an ideal moment to reflect on the profound impact educators have on shaping our society.
Supporting regional innovation
At Sheffield Hallam, we work closely with partners at key institutions across South Yorkshire. Collaboration happens all over our region and is one of the fundamental ingredients of a dynamic and growing economy.