‘Investment in health makes sense morally and economically’ – South Yorkshire addresses UKREiiF
Sheffield Hallam University, in partnership with South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, has highlighted the vital role of health investment as part of inclusive regional growth plans, at the UK Real Estate Impact Investment Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds this week.
New director at the helm of Sheffield’s National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine
A new director has been appointed to lead the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM), based at Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre
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.
New book launched to provide support for people recently diagnosed with dementia
Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University have worked alongside a poet and illustrator to launch a book which offers a new way of providing information to those who have been recently diagnosed.
Six-figure funding secured to develop chatbot for young people with type 1 diabetes
A team of researchers from Sheffield Hallam University and Sheffield Children’s Hospital has been awarded £800,000 to develop the first NHS-approved chatbot virtual assistant for young people with type 1 diabetes who are moving from paediatric to adult care
New website launched to support family-focused healthcare in UK & Ireland
Covid-19 has seen more families caring for loved ones with acute illnesses and now Sheffield Hallam University has co-designed a new website dedicated to supporting the role of family-focused healthcare in the UK and Ireland.
Loneliness seminar series launched at Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University’s Centre for Loneliness Studies is teaming up with the Campaign to End Loneliness to host a programme of seminars throughout spring and summer to explore the wider societal explanations for, and potential solutions to, loneliness across the life-course
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 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