Health education chief meets Hallam’s next generation of NHS workforce
Sir David Behan, Chair of Health Education England, has met ‘adaptable and committed’ healthcare students from Sheffield Hallam University as part of a virtual visit.
Hallam student named mental health nurse of the year
A ‘remarkable’ Sheffield Hallam University student who made a ‘significant positive impact’ on her course and department has been named Student Nurse of the Year (Mental Health).
Research project launched to assess the link between alcohol and a sense of belonging
A £48,000 research project exploring how alcohol affects people’s experience of belonging to marginalised groups in the North of England has been launched.
First of its kind study into the impact of extended reality on UK healthcare launched
A new report exploring the impact extended reality (XR) has on human health and the potential cost savings to the UK healthcare system has been launched by the XR Health Alliance.
Call for new maternity assessments for minority ethnic newborns
Tests that assess the health of newborns moments after birth are limited and not fit-for-purpose for Black, Asian and ethnic minority babies, and need immediate revision, according to the NHS Race and Health Observatory.
Six-figure grant awarded to explore the benefits of golf for people with Parkinson's and dementia
Sheffield Hallam University has teamed up with Golf in Society (GiS) and Sport for Confidence to explore how golf can improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life for older adults who are experiencing age-related changes such as memory loss, episodes of confusion or reduced ability to concentrate.
First qualitative study into the perceptions of overtraining in strength sport
Academics from Sheffield Hallam University have undertaken the first qualitative study capturing the perceptions and experiences of overtraining amongst high-performance strength sport coaches.
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.
Sheffield Hallam develops VR world to improve mental health in older adults
Sheffield Hallam University has teamed up with Age UK Sheffield, Innerva and Pixelmill Digital to launch Planet Wellbeing, a virtual reality world designed to alleviate loneliness and mental health issues in older adults
Sheffield Hallam University opens major design exhibition in Hong Kong
Sheffield Hallam University’s design-led research group Lab4Living is collaborating with the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) to open a major exhibition exploring how design can imagine an equitable future and respond to evolving needs as populations age.