News
Read the latest news and stories from the AWRC Wellbeing Accelerator programme.
Sports Engineering Research Group projects
See research projects by Sheffield Hallam's Sports Engineering Research Group
Integrating off-the-shelf robots and services in the homes of older people living with frailty
This feasibility study will explore the different dimensions associated with effectively supporting elderly people using off-the-shelf robots and monitoring them for signs of frailty (including dementia) to help provide timely interventions.
An information booklet to help manage chronic fatigue brought on by Covid-19
We've developed an information booklet to help manage chronic fatigue brought on by covid-19
Looking for demographic patterns in Covid 19 cases in Sheffield
We undertook a case-finding exercise to explore the demographic patterns of those affected by Covid 19 in Sheffield
Bridging the wellbeing gap: co-designing a student support chatbot with Mindbehind
The study revealed a resounding consensus among students regarding the need for a wellbeing-focused chatbot. Students identified key areas where such support was required, particularly in addressing anxiety related to academic and university life.
Developing new technology for Sheffield Children's Hospital
We are working with Sheffield Children's Hospital and The Children's Hospital Charity to develop new, globally innovative technologies in paediatric care.
Active Together: Prescribing Exercise to Help People with Cancer Prepare for and Recover from Treatment
Active Together is a pioneering programme designed to help people with cancer prepare for and recover from treatment
A personalised home-based exercise programme for patients with cancer in Yorkshire (CANFit)
This study aims to investigate the role of physical activity and sedentary behaviour on quality of life among adults with a diagnosis of cancer, particularly among understudied populations of older adults and those with advanced disease. It also aims to explore how to use digital technology to help deliver personalised lifestyle behaviour change programmes and support throughout survivorship
Physical Activity Support for Long COVID Patients
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.