No false starts for Team GB: Sheffield Hallam University starting light system helped athletes train for gold medal success in 2026 Winter Olympics
Olympic success requires good timing, especially if you are a Team GB skeleton athlete, where precision can make the difference between a gold medal, or cost you the competition.
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.
Boxing’s secret to success revealed in pioneering Sheffield Hallam study
England Boxing and Sheffield Hallam University have partnered to produce a report which identifies how and why member clubs have been so successful in engaging with people in deprived areas.
Funded scholarship breaks down barriers to careers in the sports industry
A fully funded scholarship in strength and conditioning coaching at Sheffield Hallam University is helping to break down barriers and increase diversity in the sports industry.
Sheffield Hallam strikes first-of-its-kind partnership with football academy
Sheffield Hallam has partnered with football academy Unipro to offer a first-of-its-kind programme for elite international players to further their athletic development whilst pursing a higher education qualification at the University.
How rising cost of living is impacting sport and physical activity participation
A new report examining how the rising cost of living is impacting the sport and physical activity sector has found people from lower income backgrounds are more likely to have seen their levels of activity negatively affected.
New research highlights £100 billion economic impact of UK sports sector
The UK sports sector contributes almost £100 billion to the UK economy and supports more than 1.25 million jobs, according to ‘groundbreaking’ new research published by Sheffield Hallam University.
Experiences of female skateboarders to be explored in new research project
The experiences of female skateboarders, their sense of identity and their place in the skateboarding community are to be studied as part of a new project by researchers at Sheffield Hallam University and Nottingham Trent University (NTU).
Sheffield Hallam University celebrates Olympic success
From medal-winning athletes to behind-the-scenes support, Sheffield Hallam University has made significant contributions to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, showcasing its commitment to sports excellence and education
National award for Hallam coach in recognition of ‘outstanding’ effort throughout 2020
Sheffield Hallam's lead strength and conditioning coach has been awarded the Community Coach of the Year accolade by British Weight Lifting (BWL).