Sheffield Hallam academic named among UK’s top 100 AI leaders
Alison Purvis, Associate Dean at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, has been recognised as one of the UK’s influential figures in Artificial Intelligence (AI), featuring in the prestigious AI 100 UK list for 2025.
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ shows resilient physical activity sector requires further support in recovery
Grassroots physical activity providers have shown ‘resilience, determination and passion’ during the Covid-19 pandemic but requires support to recover to pre-pandemic levels.
Sheffield Hallam researchers recognised as leaders in their field
Sheffield Hallam researchers studying subjects including physics, education, health, engineering and Artificial Intelligence feature in Elsevier and Stanford University’s 2025 list of the world’s most-cited scholars of their fields, demonstrating the reach and impact of research taking place at the University.
Sheffield Hallam commits to its role as a University of Sanctuary
Sheffield Hallam has reaffirmed its commitment to provide ongoing support for refugees, asylum seekers and people seeking sanctuary across all areas of higher education.
Homeless people criminalised in 'postcode lottery' of anti-social behaviour powers
People experiencing street homelessness are being disproportionately criminalised by regional differences in applying anti-social behaviour laws.
Air pollution exposure in childhood linked to higher risk of substance abuse - new research
A ground-breaking study led by researchers at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ has uncovered significant links between early-life air pollution exposure and adverse developmental and mental health outcomes in adolescence.
Experts awarded honorary contracts to enhance women’s health and early years research
Two prominent Sheffield Hallam women’s healthcare experts have been awarded honorary contracts at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH), marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between the university and the hospital.
New film highlights how women in India are resisting economic abuse
A new documentary produced by researchers at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ shines a light on how women in India are resisting economic abuse, navigating systemic and social barriers and negotiating economic freedom through paid work.
Health, wealth and happiness - the £123bn social value of activity
Community sport and physical activity generated an estimated £122.9 billion in ‘social value’ across England in 2023/24, new research has revealed.
Unique partnership set to transform early years education
An innovative new Ï㽶ÊÓƵ-led project is set to transform early years education and care.