Hallam researchers developing virtual reality games to help people rehabilitate from swallowing disorder
Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University are developing new immersive virtual reality (VR) scenarios which will help people to rehabilitate and recover from dysphagia, a swallowing disorder which is highly prevalent in older populations.
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
Hallam backed £250,000 bike park development for Hillsborough Park gets green light
Sheffield Hallam University is supporting the development of a new bike park in Hillsborough Park to encourage people of all ages and abilities to get active.
Sheffield Hallam reveals health-tech businesses set to join its accelerator programme
A Finnish start-up that delivers online postnatal exercise programmes to help new mothers recover safely after childbirth is part of the cohort of health businesses accepted onto Sheffield Hallam University’s latest Wellbeing Accelerator.
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.
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 leadership programme aims to create wellbeing driven economy
A new leadership programme delivered by Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) and Field Enterprise, designed to create a wellbeing driven economy has been back by the region’s Mayor.
New research project to examine the impact of exercise on those suffering with systemic sclerosis
Sheffield Hallam academics will lead a major new Europe-wide research study into the effects of exercise on pain and fatigue felt by those living with systemic sclerosis.
Sheffield Hallam launches new Advanced Wellbeing Accelerator with Government and Barclays
Sheffield Hallam University has launched its latest Wellbeing Accelerator programme, with the application window now open for both UK-based and international businesses to join the next cohort
New research reveals 'pervasive’ nature of gendered online abuse in sport
New research examining gendered online abuse in sport has found that it remains ‘pervasive’, with a report from Sheffield Hallam University and Loughborough University London released ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 kicking off this week