Sport participation levels reduced in students from lower socio-economic groups
Students from lower socio-economic groups (SEG) are less likely to participate in sport or physical activity at university, research from Sheffield Hallam University has found.
New exhibition explores the rights of the River Don
A new exhibition exploring the cultural and environmental significance of the River Don, its health and its rights, will launch at Kelham Island Museum in March.
New study finds professional football environment legitimises bullying masked as banter
A new study exploring the perceptions of banter amongst footballers has found the professional setting can legitimise and normalise bullying, and highlights the need for coaches, players and sports clubs to address the cultural expectations around banter in their environments.
Hallam project Life-Saving Lullabies wins award for social impact
A project which harnesses the power of song to spread vital healthcare messages among African women has been recognised for its social impact.
New research project to examine the impact of exercise on those suffering with systemic sclerosis
Sheffield Hallam academics will lead a major new Europe-wide research study into the effects of exercise on pain and fatigue felt by those living with systemic sclerosis.
Industry experts to help transform doctoral supervision
The expertise of more than 100 supervisors from major industries including GSK, Unilever, the BBC, and the Royal Shakespeare Company, will support a £4.6 million project to transform guidance on doctoral work.
Major study on physical activity support for Long-COVID patients launched
A major study from Sheffield Hallam University and ukactive has been launched to understand how the sport and physical activity sector is supporting people suffering from Long-COVID
Heating on prescription scheme significantly improved health and wellbeing - new research
A scheme that provides heating on prescription to some vulnerable NHS patients significantly improved their health and wellbeing, according to new research by Sheffield Hallam University.
New book launched to provide support for people recently diagnosed with dementia
Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University have worked alongside a poet and illustrator to launch a book which offers a new way of providing information to those who have been recently diagnosed.
Sheffield Hallam responds to the Shaping the National Cancer Plan call for evidence
Sheffield Hallam University has responded to the government’s call for evidence to help shape the National Cancer plan – providing their expertise on how the NHS could improve cancer treatment and prevention.