The civic blog

The civic blog

Find out how we have been supporting our region, across the themes of economy, education, health and community regeneration.

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14 February 2024 | 3 minutes

TAD Talks: for apprentices by apprentices

Sheffield Hallam degree apprentice Ryan Simmons outlines in this civic blog how he helped launch a series of inspirational talks from local business leaders to connect and inspire the apprentice community


15 November 2023 | 2 minutes

Supporting older people to live healthier and happier lives

Motion uses technology to deliver person-centred wellbeing activities in care homes, supporting over 2,500 older adults in over 60 care homes across the UK.


25 October 2023 | 2 minutes

Transforming lives locally and nationally: degree apprentices meet Secretary of State for Education

Sheffield Hallam degree apprentices share their experiences of meeting with the Secretary of State for Education, Gillian Keegan.


29 September 2023 | 2 minutes

This Girl Can, Olympic Legacy in action

The legacy of the London 2012 Olympics is continuing in Sheffield through This Girl Can events that encourages girls to participate in sport.


25 July 2023 | 5 minutes

Building for the future: “I was part of that”

Hallam Alliance Programme Coordinator, Declan Fahy, reflects on the part he has played on the new Howard Street developments


17 April 2023 | 5 minutes

Supporting cancer patients in Sheffield

Active Together is a pioneering programme designed to support people in Sheffield with cancer prepare for and recover from treatment. In this Civic blog post, Elaine from Intake in Sheffield outlines her story.


23 September 2022 | 5 minutes

Hillsborough Pump Track

Sheffield Hallam’s Dr Gareth Jones combined visions of a dream cycling facility with his expertise as an exercise psychologist to deliver The Hillsborough Pump Track - a new cycling facility in the heart of one of Sheffield's city parks.


25 July 2022 | 5 minutes

Working in partnership to improve early years outcomes

Rachel Parkin from Save the Children UK talks about working in partnership with Sheffield Hallam at our Early Years Community Research Centre.


25 April 2022 | 10 minutes

The civic blog: our story so far

Launching our civic blog with a brief look at what we have been working towards over the last 12 months.