We must act now to close the educational gap for South Yorkshire's boys
South Yorkshire has always been a place of aspiration, resilience and community strength. Yet beneath the surface of our region's proud heritage lies a troubling reality that we can no longer afford to ignore. Too many of our boys, particularly those from working-class and lower-income families, are being left behind.
National Cancer Plan is a bold ambition that must leave no one behind
The newly published National Cancer Plan presents a pivotal opportunity to revolutionise cancer care in England.
When lightbulb moments become reality: how academics at Sheffield Hallam University are helping firms innovate and grow
With the government intent on kickstarting economic growth and productivity, could Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with leading universities have a vital role to play?
Addressing maternal health inequalities through research and partnerships
This month, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) announced £50 million funding for nine universities to make up a new research consortium to help address inequalities in maternal health.
Mediterranean wildfires - we must seize the opportunities to change our urban and rural environments
The current wildfires in the Mediterranean region are far more expansive than usual. Logically, they are a consequence of climate change – prolonged drier periods, increased air temperatures and the resultant stronger, warmer, drier winds.
The vital role of physical activity in our nation’s health
Lord Darzi’s recently published independent review of the NHS in England made for stark reading, where he described the NHS as being in a ‘critical condition’.
Moving beyond treatment: A new vision for population health
The UK stands at a critical crossroads in public health. As we face rising rates of preventable conditions and widening health inequalities, it's becoming increasingly clear that our traditional approach to healthcare - one that prioritises treatment over prevention - is no longer sustainable.
Why Covid-19 needs a human rights response
The 10 December marks International Human Rights Day and the 2020 theme is Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights with a focus on the Covid-19 pandemic and the need to put human rights at the centre of global responses and recovery.
Sheffield set to Move More this June
Sheffield set to Move More this June
Sheffield Hallam to host climate innovation conference
The breadth of Green Future research currently being developed across Sheffield Hallam will underscore the annual Innovation Conference and AIM (Academic Industry Meeting) Day, which takes place at the University this week.