Adventure learning can help to improve students’ behaviour – new research
Taking part in adventure learning activities can lead to improvements in students’ behaviour with benefits continuing for more than a year after the activity, new research by Sheffield Hallam University has shown.
Sheffield Hallam and Paxman shortlisted for healthcare award
Sheffield Hallam University and Paxman have been shortlisted for an award at the Medilink North of England Healthcare Business Awards 2025 for their research partnership to prevent hair loss during cancer chemotherapy treatment.
Six-figure funding secured for ‘digitalising a global food system’
Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Food Innovation Centre (AFIC) and partners, have secured £670,000 from Innovate UK to continue their collaboration with cereal milling company, Koolmill, to leverage AI to build more sustainable and efficient food systems.
Extra financial support for doctoral students to encourage applicants from all backgrounds
Doctoral students at Sheffield Hallam will receive extra financial support towards the cost of living as part of an overall investment of up to £1.2m per annum by the University.
Researchers call for urgent action to accelerate small business decarbonisation
A group of leading researchers are calling for urgent government action to rapidly scale decarbonisation efforts among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help achieve national net zero targets.
Sheffield Hallam University launches ambitious climate action strategy
Sheffield Hallam has launched an ambitious climate action strategy, outlining the University’s commitments to net zero and a more sustainable future.
Sheffield Hallam awarded funding to tackle maternal health disparities
Sheffield Hallam University and partners have been awarded funding to tackle inequalities in maternal healthcare as part of the NIHR Challenge Call: Maternity Disparities Consortium.
New study finds autistic young people can thrive in a more flexible education system
A new study exploring the educational experiences of autistic young people and their families’ during the pandemic found that some young people thrived and calls for policymakers to be more responsive to different educational needs.
Yorkshire universities secure £618k grant to support Leeds-based business Rakusen’s become more sustainable
Researchers at Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Bradford have secured more than £618k to support Leeds-based business Rakusen’s to become more sustainable and meet demand for growth.
Research exposes complexity of the UK’s ‘productivity problem’
Research exposes complexity of the UK’s ‘productivity problem’