Community plays a key role in alcohol harm and recovery – new research
Belonging to a social community where alcohol plays a part in the group identity can be a help and a hindrance to people with alcohol problems, according to new research.
Volunteers sought for new study to measure long-term health effects of vaping
Volunteers are being invited to take part in a new study investigating the long-term effects of vaping on the heart and blood vessels
Mental wellbeing and social connections of middle-aged men improved by parkruns
Taking part in parkrun has a positive impact on the mental wellbeing of middle-aged men and helps them to form new friendships, according to new research.
Sheffield Hallam develops research-informed adult safeguarding education programme with the support of FIFA’s Research Scholarship
Sheffield Hallam University has developed a research-informed adult safeguarding education programme with the support of FIFA’s Research Scholarship to address maltreatment in professional and semi-professional football
First-of-its-kind study will develop VR scenarios to help children overcome social anxiety disorders
Sheffield Hallam University has been awarded £35,000 to develop a platform of home-based immersive virtual reality (VR) scenarios to help alleviate social anxiety disorder (SAD) symptoms amongst children.
Health education chief meets Hallam’s next generation of NHS workforce
Sir David Behan, Chair of Health Education England, has met ‘adaptable and committed’ healthcare students from Sheffield Hallam University as part of a virtual visit.
Move More Month marked with new commitment to create healthier, happier and more connected Sheffield
Sheffield’s Move More Month 2021 is being recognised this June with the launch of a new physical activity strategy and a free interactive city-wide game that more than 45,000 people are anticipated to play over a six-week period.
First of its kind study into the impact of extended reality on UK healthcare launched
A new report exploring the impact extended reality (XR) has on human health and the potential cost savings to the UK healthcare system has been launched by the XR Health Alliance.
New website launched to support family-focused healthcare in UK & Ireland
Covid-19 has seen more families caring for loved ones with acute illnesses and now Sheffield Hallam University has co-designed a new website dedicated to supporting the role of family-focused healthcare in the UK and Ireland.
Sheffield Hallam researcher selected for Future Leaders programme
Sheffield Hallam University biosciences researcher, Dr Mari Herigstad, has been chosen to take part in the Foundation for Science and Technology’s 2026 Future Leaders programme.