Yorkshire-wide doctoral training partnership in the biosciences launches
Sheffield Hallam University has joined eight other institutions across Yorkshire and Teesside to welcome the first cohort of PhD students to the Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership (YBDTP).
New online resources launched for people living with breast cancer
A new suite of online resources for patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer has launched, with the help of a £24,000 grant from Weston Park Cancer Charity.
Sheffield Hallam researcher selected for Future Leaders programme
Sheffield Hallam University biosciences researcher, Dr Mari Herigstad, has been chosen to take part in the Foundation for Science and Technology’s 2026 Future Leaders programme.
Sheffield Hallam researchers recognised as leaders in their field
Sheffield Hallam researchers studying subjects including physics, education, health, engineering and Artificial Intelligence feature in Elsevier and Stanford University’s 2025 list of the world’s most-cited scholars of their fields, demonstrating the reach and impact of research taking place at the University.
New study reveals significant carbon monoxide exposure risks for pregnant women
A ground-breaking study conducted by researchers from Sheffield Hallam University has unveiled alarming levels of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure in the homes of pregnant women across the UK.
Alessandra Princivalle
I was appointed as Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University after completing a Laurea in Molecular Biology at the University of Milan (IT), and a Professional Body course and examination at University of Pavia (IT) and a PhD at University of Birmingham. I have taught molecular biology at the University of Milan at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Molecular Pharmacology and Neurobiology at Sheffield Hallam. I am an internationally known researcher in the area of epilepsy.
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.
Moving beyond treatment: A new vision for population health
The UK stands at a critical crossroads in public health. As we face rising rates of preventable conditions and widening health inequalities, it's becoming increasingly clear that our traditional approach to healthcare - one that prioritises treatment over prevention - is no longer sustainable.
Covid and community - charities and voluntary groups have 'shown up' and 'stuck around'
What the pandemic has taught us about community – how small local charities and voluntary organisations have ‘shown up’ and ‘stuck around’