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.
Sheffield Hallam report recognises Roald Dahl Nurses as ‘vital lifeline’ for seriously ill young people and their families
A new report from Sheffield Hallam University has shined a spotlight on the ‘profound’ impact of Roald Dahl Specialist Nurses and the ‘pivotal’ role they play in clinically and emotionally helping seriously ill children and young people, and their families.
Professor of maternal and infant health awarded an MBE
Professor of maternal and infant health awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours list
Sewing support for NHS frontline workers
Staff at Sheffield Hallam have joined a national call to action by using their skills to produce PPE equipment desperately needed by frontline health and social care workers responding to the Covid-19 pandemic.
New poll reveals one-in-three would now consider working for the NHS since pandemic
A new poll by YouGov and Sheffield Hallam University has revealed that around one-in-three adults would now consider working in an NHS healthcare role due to the NHS’ response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
International start-up joins Sheffield Hallam’s Wellbeing Accelerator programme
An Israeli digital therapy start-up has become the first international business to join Sheffield Hallam University’s £900,000 Wellbeing Accelerator programme, based at the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) in Sheffield.
First comparative study analyses the effects of regional diets in adults at risk of cardiovascular disease
Health researchers from Sheffield Hallam University have published the first study to compare major traditional diets from around the world and examine the preventative effects for cardiovascular disease.
New tools created to help keep patients waiting for surgery active
A set of new online tools created to support people waiting for knee and hip surgery to manage their physical and mental wellbeing have helped to increase activity levels among patients and reduce the amount of time they spent sitting.
Sheffield Hallam University awarded £1.5m to evaluate NHS weight clinics
Researchers at Sheffield Hallam University have been awarded more than £1.5m to lead an evaluation of NHS clinics across England set up to support children and young people who have weight-related complications.
Sheffield Hallam welcomes Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire
Sheffield Hallam University has welcomed the Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, Dame Hilary Chapman, to its unique Early Years Community Research Centre as part of an official visit