Radiotherapy tattoos can be a painful reminder of cancer – but 3D imaging could be the solution
Every day in the UK over 150 women will be given the devastating news that they have breast cancer. This is the start of a long journey of treatments most likely followed by radiotherapy to the breast or chest wall. What many people might not realise though is that radiographers often use small permanent black ink tattoos in order to position a patient underneath the radiotherapy machine. But new technology, called surface guided radiotherapy (SGRT), uses three dimensional imaging to help radiographers position patients, avoiding the need for tattoos.
UK-Australian research partnership launches new Global Security and Society Institute
Sheffield Hallam University (UK) and La Trobe University (Australia) have launched a new joint research institute to help societies tackle complex global security challenges.
Sheffield Hallam University begins €6.8m European project utilising AI to combat online child sexual exploitation
Researchers at Sheffield Hallam University have begun working with key partner organisations from across the EU on a €6.8m project to combat online child sexual exploitation.
Hallam designed app that keeps UN workers safe in Afghanistan shortlisted for Times Higher award
A life-saving security app developed by Sheffield Hallam University and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been nominated for a prestigious Times Higher Education award.
Sheffield Hallam graduate chosen to lead a project to create a virtual art gallery for children
A graduate has been selected to lead a project to create a virtual art gallery to encourage creativity in special needs and primary school children.
Hallam researchers developing virtual reality games to help people rehabilitate from swallowing disorder
Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University are developing new immersive virtual reality (VR) scenarios which will help people to rehabilitate and recover from dysphagia, a swallowing disorder which is highly prevalent in older populations.
Hallam donates 200 laptops to help disadvantaged children learn online
Sheffield Hallam University is helping children from disadvantaged backgrounds access online resources by donating 200 devices to Laptops for Kids.
Researchers embark on project to improve efficiency of UK’s national rail network
A two-year project to improve the resilience and efficiency of the UK’s national rail network has been launched.
Racing partnership puts students in the fast lane
Students will soon be able to kickstart their careers thanks to a new partnership with a national motorsport team.
Developing advanced human body measurement
A new research and innovation programme is underway at Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) that is set to transform the way we measure the human body.