Councils’ Covid response undervalued and underutilised by UK Government – new report
Most areas of the UK saw a ‘concerted and well-coordinated’ effort from local government to support communities and businesses during Covid-19.
New film highlights how women in India are resisting economic abuse
A new documentary produced by researchers at Sheffield Hallam University shines a light on how women in India are resisting economic abuse, navigating systemic and social barriers and negotiating economic freedom through paid work.
‘Life-changing’ impact of community nursery on disadvantaged families in Sheffield highlighted in new study
Parents and carers of children attending a Sheffield Hallam University-led community nursery have described the ‘life-changing’ positive impact it has had on their child’s development and family wellbeing, as part of a ground-breaking study.
Hallam graduation delivers £2.3m boost to city centre
Sheffield Hallam graduation delivers £2.3m boost to city centre
Research shows one-in-three will eat and drink out more frequently than before pandemic
New consumer research has revealed that over a third of people are intending to eat and drink out more often when the lockdown restrictions are lifted, compared to before the pandemic.
Educating more students from under-represented backgrounds than any other UK university
New data shows that Hallam educates more students from under-represented backgrounds than any other UK university.
Six innovative civic projects funded through the National Civic Impact Accelerator
Six university-led partnerships will receive a share of £60,000 to advance their civic engagement initiatives thanks to innovation funding from National Civic Impact Accelerator (NCIA) programme.
Impact of Covid-19, welfare reforms and rising living costs on social housing tenants’ ability to pay rent
Sheffield Hallam University has secured almost £300,000 of funding to examine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, welfare reforms and rising living costs on social housing tenants’ ability to pay their rent.
University secures up to £1.2m to evaluate Government funding to encourage more active travel
Sheffield Hallam University has secured up to £1.2m funding to evaluate the success of the Government funding for active travel, aimed at encouraging more people to walk or cycle short journeys.
Universities in Yorkshire vow to help region bounce back stronger from Covid-19
Universities, employers, and local leaders will be working together to create thousands of local jobs as the recovery from the pandemic gathers pace.