Mental wellbeing and social connections of middle-aged men improved by parkruns
Taking part in parkrun has a positive impact on the mental wellbeing of middle-aged men and helps them to form new friendships, according to new research.
Sheffield Hallam develops research-informed adult safeguarding education programme with the support of FIFA’s Research Scholarship
Sheffield Hallam University has developed a research-informed adult safeguarding education programme with the support of FIFA’s Research Scholarship to address maltreatment in professional and semi-professional football
New research network will improve South Yorkshire children’s health outcomes
A new research network bringing together leading experts from across the region to improve health outcomes for children across South Yorkshire has been launched.
First-of-its-kind study will develop VR scenarios to help children overcome social anxiety disorders
Sheffield Hallam University has been awarded £35,000 to develop a platform of home-based immersive virtual reality (VR) scenarios to help alleviate social anxiety disorder (SAD) symptoms amongst children.
Sheffield Hallam shortlisted for two Times Higher Education Awards
Sheffield Hallam University has been shortlisted in two categories of the Times Higher Education Awards 2023.
Specialist NHS weight loss clinics help children experiencing severe obesity to lead healthier lives
Providing access to specialist NHS weight loss clinics that support children and young people living with complications from severe obesity, can enable better outcomes for weight loss, research has found.
Sheffield Hallam secures funding to transform cybersecurity education and close the gender gap
CyberRise Yorkshire has announced the launch of a new programme to transform the way cybersecurity is taught and experienced in schools to encourage more girls into careers in the industry.
Hallam behavioural scientist leads development of new guidance to support the national vaccine roll-out
New guidance which aims to support the national Covid vaccine roll-out by encouraging people to continue to adhere to government guidelines after their first dose has been developed by a Sheffield Hallam University behavioural scientist.
Exploring the benefits of water-based exercise
New research published by academics at Sheffield Hallam University has found regular water-based exercise offers just as many benefits for healthy older people as other, more traditional exercises.
Hallam research used to highlight the social value of gyms
A group of 186 affordable gyms run by The Gym Group generated £1.8bn in social value since 2016, according to analysis carried out by Sheffield Hallam University.