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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
Sheffield Hallam develops new methods to reduce use of animal testing in medical research
Researchers at Sheffield Hallam University are working to find alternate methods of conducting medical research that does not require live animals.
Obesity experts to lead new £1.5m research into the NHS low calorie diet programme
Health experts at Sheffield Hallam University are to be part of a £1.5million evaluation of the new NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme – which aims to provide targeted support to adults living with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
New guidance launched to make it easier for people with long-term health conditions to be active
Sheffield Hallam University, the National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) and Sport England have teamed up to launch new guidance to support people with long-term health conditions to be more physically active.
Developing advanced human body measurement
A new research and innovation programme is underway at Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) that is set to transform the way we measure the human body.