‘Postcode lottery’ in councils’ use of anti-social behaviour powers – new research
Anti-social behaviour powers are being applied so differently by councils across England and Wales that it is leading to a ‘postcode lottery’.
Sheffield Hallam part of project to look at how AI could reshape the museum and heritage sector
Sheffield Hallam University academics are part of a project to investigate the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the museum and heritage sector.
Councils’ Covid response undervalued and underutilised by UK Government – new report
Most areas of the UK saw a ‘concerted and well-coordinated’ effort from local government to support communities and businesses during Covid-19.
Funding secured for new research project to enhance energy efficiency and nutrition
Sheffield Hallam University has secured funding to lead a new partnership project to improve energy efficiency and make food processing more sustainable through the development of new technologies.
New project aims to understand the needs of people living alone with dementia
A new study led by Sheffield Hallam University aims to understand the needs of people living alone with dementia, how they access social care and how services can be improved.
Midwife continuity of care model linked to positive experiences during pregnancy
Women who experienced midwife continuity of care models were less likely to experience a caesarean section and more likely to report a positive experience during pregnancy and child birth, researchers have found.
Sheffield Hallam nursing expert contributes to regulator’s review of advanced practice regulation
Research carried out by a Sheffield Hallam University expert has been used as part of a review by the Nursing and Midwifery Council into advanced practice regulation.
New £1.5m study to examine the impact of interactive electronic devices on young children’s development
A team of researchers led by Sheffield Hallam University has been awarded £1.5m to study the impact of the use of electronic devices on the development of young children.
New project to examine how primary educators access research to inform teaching
A new major project to examine how primary teachers access and engage with literacy research to inform teaching is underway.
Supporting science teachers to engage with or carry out research can improve their teaching practice
New research has found that training and development programmes that support primary teachers and secondary science teachers to engage with and use research can improve their teaching.