First of its kind study into the impact of extended reality on UK healthcare launched
A new report exploring the impact extended reality (XR) has on human health and the potential cost savings to the UK healthcare system has been launched by the XR Health Alliance.
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.
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 secures 'substantial' investment for latest health business accelerator
The latest window of applications for Sheffield Hallam University’s Wellbeing Accelerator has opened for start-up businesses seeking fully-funded support to bring new products and services to market.
Exercise to be prescribed to people with cancer in new approach developed and researched in Sheffield
A pioneering physical activity programme designed to help people with cancer prepare for and recover from treatment will be launched at Sheffield Hallam's Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) with funding from Yorkshire Cancer Research.
New parliamentary group launched to tackle loneliness and build a more connected society
A new parliamentary group has been launched to help tackle loneliness and build more connected communities, marking a significant step towards making social connection a national priority.
New study explores the impact of temperature on finish times of London Marathon runners
A new study by Sheffield Hallam University has explored the effects of temperature on the performance of London Marathon runners and finds there is a 2.8 per cent decrease in finish time for every 5 °C increase in temperature above 12 °C.
Loneliness Awareness Week 2025: Meeting Loneliness Together
Sheffield Hallam University’s Centre for Loneliness Studies and the Campaign to End Loneliness are hosting a series of events to mark Loneliness Awareness Week 2025.
Online arts and culture for young people’s mental health – new research programme announced
Young people will help create an ‘online museum’ as a way of improving their mental health, as part of a new and ground-breaking £2.61m research project.
National Meme Day: New study finds memes help to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression
National Meme Day: New study finds memes help to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression