World Health Day 2018: Health for All
Saturday 7th April is World Health Day, a campaign that is globally recognised, and which this year marks the 70th Anniversary of the World Health Organisation (WHO). WHO promotes “health for all”,…
Award win for new technique aimed at reducing risk of surgical site infection after C-section
Technology developed by Sheffield Hallam University that can quickly identify the risk of infection in women who have given birth by caesarean section has won an international research award. Health…
Spending on entertainment exceeds print sales for the first time, study finds.
For the first time on record, the British public spent more money on music, video and games in 2017 than on books, magazines and newspapers, according to research by Sheffield…
Sheffield’s £3million economy boost thanks to Special Olympics
Research conducted by Sheffield Hallam University shows that the city received an economic boost of over £3million during August last year after it hosted Special Olympics GB’s National Games. Researchers…
Winter Olympics: How Hallam’s research fellow designs skinsuits for Team GB
After Lizzy Yarnold bagged gold in Pyeongchang, Dr John Hart, a senior research fellow at the Centre for Sports Engineering, explains how skinsuits are designed for skeleton drivers to ensure…
Are we eating too much protein?
Hallam’s sports nutritionist looks at the growing trend of fortified foods and there’s further international coverage for Hallam’s antioxidants research. Dr Mayur Ranchordas, spoke to Men’s Health magazine about our…
Hallam academic featured in article on workplace productivity and wellness
Hallam academic featured in article on workplace productivity and wellness Hannah Leahy, wellness business development manager and associate lecturer at Hallam, has been quoted in a Health Club Management article…
Hallam research referenced in an article about why there are less people swimming
Research by Hallam’s Sports Industry Research Centre which suggests that every £1 of financial investment spent on swimming facilities delivers £3.15 of social return on investment. The article in Sports…
Living on the veg: Should we all go vegan?
Dr David Rogerson spoke to New Scientist about whether a vegan diet is just a fad or if it really does have a positive effect on health and the planet.
New test to reduce injury risk of studded footwear in sport
A new testing mechanism that aims to reduce the risk of skin lacerations caused by rugby or football boots has been developed at Sheffield Hallam University. Up to 23 per…