Hallam honours those that embody university values of inclusion, innovation and health expertise
Leading women in business, engineering and sport, pioneers in sustainable design and public health experts addressing inequality are set to receive honorary doctorates from Sheffield Hallam University.
Sheffield Hallam academic elected president of world sporting association
The Head of Sheffield Hallam University’s Academy of Sport and Physical Activity, Dr Ruth Crabtree, has been elected President of the World Association for Sport Management (WASM).
Sheffield Hallam recognises student elite athletes
Earlier this week, colleagues, partners and support staff from Sheffield Hallam celebrated this year's cohort of performance sport athletes as part of the University's Performance Athletes Support Programme.
Home advantage could see fifth-place finish for France at Paris 2024
Analysis of Olympic host nation advantage and how it impacted Japan’s performance at Tokyo 2020 has revealed the country performed ‘particularly well’ despite the event taking place behind closed doors. The data also indicates that France can expect to finish fifth in the medal table at the Paris 2024 Games.
Sport and exercise science academic awarded prestigious fellowship
Sheffield Hallam University academic Dr Chris Kirk has been awarded a prestigious fellowship for his passion and commitment to sport and exercise sciences.
Sports organisations are leaving their female athletes vulnerable to rising social media harassment
A new study examining how UK sports organisations respond to online abuse against female athletes reveals significant gaps in protection, with no tailored safeguarding policies specifically addressing the unique vulnerabilities faced by professional sportswomen.
Mental health benefits of parkrun key to increased life satisfaction of participants
Research with nearly 80,000 parkrun participants has revealed how the mental health benefits of the free weekly 5K event are driving an increase in life satisfaction for people who take part in it.
Sheffield Hallam student named Young Sports Official of the Year
A Sheffield Hallam University student has been named Young Sports Official of the Year by the Sport and Recreation Alliance for his work with mettle, a community strength and weightlifting programme affiliated to British Weightlifting.
Anti-Semitic tropes in football gaming culture normalise hate speech – new research
A new study has uncovered how anti-Semitic language from football gaming communities has infiltrated mainstream football discourse on social media, normalising hate speech under the guise of humour and fandom.
Sheffield Hallam graduates’ success at global sporting events
Sheffield Hallam University graduates have achieved success at global sporting events, including silver medals at the World Athletics Championships and World Boxing Championships.