National conversation launched to help people with health conditions to become more active
A national conversation around making it easier for people with long-term health conditions to be more physically active has been launched by the National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University and Sport England
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
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.
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.
Sheffield Hallam calls for participants to come forward for heart failure virtual rehabilitation study
With many rehabilitation classes for people living with heart failure suspended as a result of the pandemic, a new study is being launched to pilot an innovative online lifestyle intervention programme and volunteers are encouraged to come forward to participate in the project.
Fingerprint breakthrough in breast cancer detection
A team of scientists from Sheffield Hallam University has successfully developed a pioneering non-invasive method for detecting breast cancer from fingerprints, with 98% accuracy
Sheffield Hallam re-imagines the 100-year life at London Design Festival
An exploration of the role of design in re-imagining the 100-year life is being showcased by Sheffield Hallam University at London Design Biennale this month, as part of London Design Festival.
New research exposes systemic racism in the NHS as nurses launch Manifesto for Change
A manifesto has been drawn up to demand action from health authorities as part of a ground-breaking study that has uncovered ‘shocking and systemic’ levels of racism in the NHS.
First-of-its-kind study shines a light on the ‘essential contribution’ of GP nurses
A new report from Sonnet Impact and Sheffield Hallam University has laid bare the unique contribution of general practice nurses (GPNs) and the importance of the profession under the NHS Long Term Plan.
Student volunteers receive ‘exceptional’ praise following Special Olympics in Berlin
A troop of undergraduate sports students from Sheffield Hallam University has been described as ‘motivated, committed and superb team players’ after volunteering at the Special Olympics World Games in Germany this summer