Inequalities are limiting women’s ability to stay active during pregnancy and after birth
Pregnant women and new mothers are not getting the support they need to stay active, widening health inequalities, new research has found.
Outstanding Sheffield Hallam lecturers recognised for teaching excellence
Two Sheffield Hallam lecturers who helped to make accounting education more inclusive and led the introduction of simulated placements for nursing students have been recognised with a national award celebrating outstanding achievements in learning and teaching.
Exposing the hidden costs of gambling
Our research is raising awareness of gambling-related harm — and improving support for the families most affected.
How our new heart monitoring technology could help beat one of the UK’s biggest killers
Our researchers have developed a device that detects the early warning signs of stroke and could save thousands of lives every year.
How we’re working to reduce the use of animal testing in medical research
Every year, vital research is carried out aimed at curing or alleviating the effects of diseases. Find out how we’re working to reduce the use of animal testing in medical research.
Harnessing the power of song to spread life-saving health messages
Mothers have sung lullabies to their babies for thousands of years. We’ve found a new way to use this age-old tradition.
Working with parkrun on pioneering research
The Advanced Wellbeing Centre (AWRC) is working with parkrun, the revolutionary global physical activity movement, to conduct pioneering research into how it improves health and wellbeing.
Exposing the emotional toll of probation work
Our research has raised awareness of how probation workers use their emotions to carry out their job — and helped make their wellbeing a priority.
Coronavirus: does testosterone really make infectious diseases worse in men?
The Covid-19 virus appears to affect men worse than women. But are hormones really the answer?
Finding new insights into progressive MS
Sheffield Hallam-led research could help identify much-needed new treatments for progressive stages of multiple sclerosis