Royal award for Hallam sports engineering expert who helped Team GB secure scores of Olympic medals
An internationally renowned Sheffield Hallam University sports engineer who helped Team GB secure dozens of Olympic medals and encouraged mass participation in sport and exercise has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE).
Steve Haake
Professor Steve Haake is Professor of Sports Engineering & Director of Engagement of the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University.
Alex Bugg
Staff profile for Alex Bugg at Sheffield Hallam University
“Hallam students get opportunities to work at some of the biggest sporting events all over the world.”
Luke Williams, MSc Sports Business Management.
‘My masters prepared me for the demands of the football industry.’
MSc Sport Business Management graduate Sam graduated with distinction whilst excelling in her career as a professional footballer playing within the FA Women's Super League.
Six-figure grant awarded to explore the benefits of golf for people with Parkinson's and dementia
Sheffield Hallam University has teamed up with Golf in Society (GiS) and Sport for Confidence to explore how golf can improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life for older adults who are experiencing age-related changes such as memory loss, episodes of confusion or reduced ability to concentrate.
Partnerships
Sheffield Hallam is proud of its partnerships with other sporting organisations in Sheffield, and our University is involved with some of the best sporting facilities in the country.
Golf as a therapeutic tool for older adults and their supporters
Sheffield Hallam University has teamed up with Golf in Society (GiS) and Sport for Confidence to explore how the social connectivity of golf can improve the health and wellbeing of those who are frail and living with Parkinson’s and dementia.
The Varsity Oath
Varsity is all about respect and fair competition. Before they compete, all athletes declare the Varsity Oath.