Why engineering is essential to the future of our food and drink sector
Today (1 November) is National Engineering Day – a celebration of how engineers make a difference and help shape the future. Food probably isn’t the first thing that springs to mind when thinking about the impact of engineers, but engineering is essential to the future of the food and drink manufacturing sector.
Creators of the award-winning musical Standing at the Sky’s Edge to be awarded honorary degree
The creators of the multi award-winning musical Standing at the Sky’s Edge are to receive an honorary degree from Sheffield Hallam University along with seven other notable public figures.
Projects to improve Black, Asian and minority ethnic students’ access to postgraduate research
Sheffield Hallam University has secured funding to lead one project and be partner in two others to improve opportunities for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students to undertake postgraduate research
Horse racing’s £300m economic impact on Yorkshire
A major study has revealed that the horse racing industry contributes in excess of £300 million a year to the Yorkshire economy.
Sheffield Hallam opens campus up to local organisations as part of commitment to region
Sheffield Hallam University has opened its campus to local charities and voluntary organisations to offer free space to those working to support communities across South Yorkshire.
AWRC collaboration putting physical activity at heart of Covid-19 recovery
The role of physical activity in the UK’s response to Covid-19 is to be explored through a new research collaboration between Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) and ukactive.
Hallam academics’ work features at prestigious international architecture exhibition
The work of three Hallam academics has gone on display as part of the Venice Biennale - one of the most prestigious international architecture exhibitions.
Hallam students spend close to 50,000 hours supporting communities through volunteering
From the Sheffield Shoebox appeal to tree planting and conservation, over 1,100 Sheffield Hallam students have supported countless projects and volunteered across more than 50 charities in the last year.
My first impressions of Sheffield can be summed up in one word: optimism
It’s a great time to start a new job in Sheffield. I write at the start of my second month as Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University.
A year of AWRC - health and wellbeing IS the agenda, not ON the agenda
The AWRC is the flagship research centre at the heart of the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. Its vision is to improve the health and wellbeing of the population through innovations that help people move.