Neighbourhood regeneration programmes must empower deprived communities to succeed
Neighbourhood regeneration programmes can improve the lives of people in deprived communities but they must empower residents and restore a sense of belonging, according to a new study.
New report exposes forced labour connections in global retail brands’ supply chains
More than 100 global retail brands could be at risk of using cotton that is produced by Uyghur forced labour according to new research by Sheffield Hallam University’s Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice
Adventure learning can help to improve students’ behaviour – new research
Taking part in adventure learning activities can lead to improvements in students’ behaviour with benefits continuing for more than a year after the activity, new research by Sheffield Hallam University has shown.
‘Postcode lottery’ in councils’ use of anti-social behaviour powers – new research
Anti-social behaviour powers are being applied so differently by councils across England and Wales that it is leading to a ‘postcode lottery’.
New report highlights critical need for future investment in parks
Investing in parks is vital as the country recovers from the pandemic, a new report commissioned by The National Lottery Heritage Fund shows.
Research exposes complexity of the UK’s ‘productivity problem’
Research exposes complexity of the UK’s ‘productivity problem’
Yorkshire universities secure £618k grant to support Leeds-based business Rakusen’s become more sustainable
Researchers at Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Bradford have secured more than £618k to support Leeds-based business Rakusen’s to become more sustainable and meet demand for growth.
New project to examine how primary educators access research to inform teaching
A new major project to examine how primary teachers access and engage with literacy research to inform teaching is underway.
Large UK housebuilders pay out £16 billion in dividends, as the cost of this to new homebuyers is revealed
The eight largest housebuilding firms in the UK have paid shareholders £16 billion in dividends over the last 18 years, without significantly increasing the supply of new homes, according to new research from housing experts at Sheffield Hallam University.
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.