Chris Dolan
Chris is the Research Development Manager in the Research and Innovation Office, leading the Grants and Systems Team since June 2015.
Sarah Durkin
Sarah is Relationship Manager for the Sheffield Innovation Programme, a regional initiative which aims to stimulate business growth and promote the development of long-term relationships with SMEs.This is achieved by providing access to a broad range of academic expertise and University facilities.
A year of the civic university
This week marks the first anniversary of the launch of Sheffield Hallam's Civic University Agreement.
Higher education institutions need support to help address skills shortages
The newly elected Labour government's commitment to accelerating economic growth is a step in the right direction for the UK. As outlined in the King’s Speech, part of their plan to achieve this is through legislative changes that promote house building and infrastructure development.
Why engineering is essential to the future of our food and drink sector
Today (1 November) is National Engineering Day – a celebration of how engineers make a difference and help shape the future. Food probably isn’t the first thing that springs to mind when thinking about the impact of engineers, but engineering is essential to the future of the food and drink manufacturing sector.
Addressing maternal health inequalities through research and partnerships
This month, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) announced £50 million funding for nine universities to make up a new research consortium to help address inequalities in maternal health.
The pandemic one year on
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the whole of society over the last year in many ways. One demographic hit especially hard has been university students – a million-strong community across the country.
Mediterranean wildfires - we must seize the opportunities to change our urban and rural environments
The current wildfires in the Mediterranean region are far more expansive than usual. Logically, they are a consequence of climate change – prolonged drier periods, increased air temperatures and the resultant stronger, warmer, drier winds.
Why GDP is the wrong way to measure a country's success
Gross domestic product (GDP) is central to many political debates, including Brexit. But do we attach too much importance to it?
What are the 10 ways playing tennis makes you healthier and happier?
Inspired by Wimbledon? Here’s why you should keep picking up the racket long after the trophies are lifted.