New research network will improve South Yorkshire children’s health outcomes
A new research network bringing together leading experts from across the region to improve health outcomes for children across South Yorkshire has been launched.
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ marks Civic Fellowship anniversary
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Advanced Wellbeing Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Centre has celebrated the second anniversary of the Civic Fellowship programme aimed at developing strong partnerships between local community-based organisations and academic researchers.
Parkrun increases life satisfaction and is worth £667 million a year to the UK economy
New research published to mark parkrun’s 20th anniversary has revealed how it is worth nearly £700 million a year to the UK economy as a result of improved life satisfaction for those who take part.
Tackling health inequality in South Yorkshire with wearable technology
Pioneering projects using smartphones and wearable technology to address the high levels of health inequalities and disease across the region, have been awarded funding at the South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub (SYDHH)
Fram2 space mission to advance research into astronaut health
Blood flow restriction (BFR) technology developed by Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and Advanced Wellbeing Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Centre (AWRC) researchers and our Advanced Wellbeing Accelerator alumni Hytro will play a key role in pioneering research on Fram2, the first human spaceflight over the Earth’s polar regions.
Sheffield Hallam secures £250k project to develop digital healthcare workforce
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ has secured £250,000 of funding to deliver a healthcare digital capability project with NHS Rotherham Integrated Care System and create a more digitally literate NHS workforce.
Sheffield Hallam triumphs at international games awards
An immersive virtual reality (VR) game that transforms painful rehabilitation into an enjoyable and effective experience for children has won Best Health Game at the prestigious Games for Change awards.
Privacy and security crucial for healthcare robot adoption – according to new report
Robotic systems for healthcare must prioritise security and privacy protections, according to a new white paper published by Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
Sheffield Hallam awarded funding to tackle maternal health disparities
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and partners have been awarded funding to tackle inequalities in maternal healthcare as part of the NIHR Challenge Call: Maternity Disparities Consortium.
Sheffield Children’s physiotherapy service launches at AWRC
Young physio patients are benefiting from a new service created by Sheffield Children’s and Ï㽶ÊÓƵ which brings together clinicians and researchers at the Advanced Wellbeing and Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Centre (AWRC).