Sheffield Hallam PhD student awarded medal by Health Secretary
A Sheffield Hallam PhD student has received a letter and medal from Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, in recognition of his efforts in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sheffield Hallam awarded £300k from UKRI for healthy ageing project
Sheffield Hallam University has been awarded £300,000 for a healthy ageing project that will address some of the barriers faced by older adults who struggle to participate in traditional exercise.
World-leading research centre appoints new Deputy Director
Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre has appointed a new Deputy Director to drive forward its mission to improve the health and wellbeing of the nation.
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
Pioneering prostate cancer study marks patient milestone
Sheffield Hallam University has welcomed the 700th patient to its pioneering STAMINA study, which investigates the role of exercise in improving quality of life and combating the debilitating side effects of hormone treatment for prostate cancer.
First-of-its-kind study will develop VR scenarios to help children overcome social anxiety disorders
Sheffield Hallam University has been awarded £35,000 to develop a platform of home-based immersive virtual reality (VR) scenarios to help alleviate social anxiety disorder (SAD) symptoms amongst children.
New guidance launched to make it easier for people with long-term health conditions to be active
Sheffield Hallam University, the National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) and Sport England have teamed up to launch new guidance to support people with long-term health conditions to be more physically active.
Sheffield Hallam re-imagines the 100-year life at London Design Festival
An exploration of the role of design in re-imagining the 100-year life is being showcased by Sheffield Hallam University at London Design Biennale this month, as part of London Design Festival.
Sheffield Hallam announces Health Innovation Campus vision
Sheffield Hallam University has launched ambitious new plans for a Health Innovation Campus based at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, announced today at the Northern Powerhouse Education, Employment and Skills Summit (NPEESS).
Allied health student placements recognised by national NHS awards
Sheffield Hallam University’s Department for Allied Health Professions (AHP) has been shortlisted by the prestigious Chief Allied Health Professions Officer (CAHPO) Awards 2023 for the development of its sustainable placements offer.