Sheffield Hallam awarded £30k to further develop stroke prevention service
Digital health experts from Sheffield Hallam University have received a £30,000 grant to further develop a heart monitoring service which detects the health warning signs in those at risk of stroke and investigate the commercial viability of the technology.
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.
Sheffield Hallam celebrated for contributing to the UK’s creative excellence
A Sheffield Hallam University researcher whose pioneering virtual reality (VR) technology in healthcare has supported dozens of amputees, burns victims and those with upper limb injuries to rehabilitate has been named one of UK universities’ top creative sparks.
Sheffield Hallam researchers awarded funding to create wearable dementia technology
Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University have been awarded £80,000 funding by the Longitude Prize on Dementia to create a wearable dementia assistant
Behavioural science key to success of ‘test and trace’ app
With the new Covid 19 digital contact tracing app requiring people to perform at least four inter-related behaviours, experts have recommended that behavioural science is integrated within both the app itself and all associated communications if it is to be fit for purpose.
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.
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
Sheffield Hallam sign University Mental Health charter
In a commitment to making mental health a university-wide priority, Sheffield Hallam has joined other UK universities in signing The University Mental Health Charter.
Mayur Ranchordas
Mayur is a senior lecturer in sport nutrition and exercise physiology and has been working at Sheffield Hallam since 2004. Mayur is an active researcher and is currently working with the Professional Game Match Officials and professional footballers.