Sheffield Hallam University awarded £3.4m to evaluate approaches to address physical activity inequalities
Sheffield Hallam University and partners have been awarded £3.4 million to evaluate different approaches to supporting physical activity and narrowing inequalities in communities across the country.
New project to examine how primary educators access research to inform teaching
A new major project to examine how primary teachers access and engage with literacy research to inform teaching is underway.
£4m funding boost to expand pioneering cancer support service across South Yorkshire
A pioneering exercise, nutrition and wellbeing cancer support service that has helped more than 1,000 people in Sheffield prepare for and recover from cancer treatment has received a £4 million funding boost to expand across South Yorkshire.
New £2.7m research and development facility set to support regional businesses
Sheffield Hallam University has officially launched a new £2.7million research and development facility which will support regional businesses to innovate and grow.
Government childcare policy fails to address nursery ‘cold spots’ in disadvantaged areas
Experts in early childhood education have called on the government to focus on incentivising providers to operate in disadvantaged areas, rather than targeting funding on middle and high income earners.
New study finds economic and social value of Gaelic Games on Irish society is almost €3bn
Independent analysis of the economic impact and social value of Gaelic games led by Sheffield Hallam University has estimated the Games are worth at least €2.87 billion to Irish society.
New sustainability centre launched to help South Yorkshire achieve net zero ambitions
Sheffield Hallam is a major partner in a new research centre, which brings together world-leading experts with regional partners to support organisations across South Yorkshire to decarbonise.
Breath test to transform mesothelioma diagnosis
A simple breath test could prove ground-breaking in the diagnosis of mesothelioma and make the aggressive cancer much easier to treat at an earlier stage.
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.
Experts awarded honorary contracts to enhance women’s health and early years research
Two prominent Sheffield Hallam women’s healthcare experts have been awarded honorary contracts at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH), marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between the university and the hospital.