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 research highlights £100 billion economic impact of UK sports sector
The UK sports sector contributes almost £100 billion to the UK economy and supports more than 1.25 million jobs, according to ‘groundbreaking’ new research published by Sheffield Hallam University.
Hallam student sports teams come together to help those in need
Sporting students at Sheffield Hallam University have donated hundreds of items to local foodbanks and run thousands of miles in aid of charity to do their bit to help those most in need during the Covid-19 pandemic.
New guide showcases how golf can help to improve health and wellbeing in older adults living with long-term conditions
Sheffield Hallam University has teamed up with Golf in Society and Sport for Confidence to develop a free guide to show how golf can be adapted to improve health and strength in older adults living with long-term conditions and those with barriers to physical activity.
Sheffield Hallam students support international sporting events
Sheffield Hallam University students have supported the media operations at two of the biggest international sporting events – gaining valuable industry experience and insight.
Sport and physical activity generate over £100 billion in social value
The social value of community sport and physical activity is £107.2 billion per year, new research calculates.
Sheffield Hallam strikes first-of-its-kind partnership with football academy
Sheffield Hallam has partnered with football academy Unipro to offer a first-of-its-kind programme for elite international players to further their athletic development whilst pursing a higher education qualification at the University.
Hallam academics co-author research into the financial health of women’s football
Women’s football clubs in England face financial sustainability issues unless governance structures and league design change significantly, according to a new study by Sheffield Hallam University and University of Portsmouth.
Quadriplegic ex-rugby star delivers ‘inspiring’ lecture to Hallam students
A paralysed former England rugby union player has told his extraordinary personal story of rehab and recovery as part of an ‘inspiring’ online guest lecture delivered to physiotherapy students at Sheffield Hallam University.
New study finds professional football environment legitimises bullying masked as banter
A new study exploring the perceptions of banter amongst footballers has found the professional setting can legitimise and normalise bullying, and highlights the need for coaches, players and sports clubs to address the cultural expectations around banter in their environments.