Sheffield Hallam University

Does the weight of your expensive cycling shoes matter or are the claims as lightweight as the product? - the answer might surprise you

Do super-lightweight cycling shoes offer performance benefits that justify their hyper-expensive prices? We asked a top-scientist who modelled it and found out.

Cycling Weekly 14 min read

Why threats to academic freedom are growing – and how universities can respond to intimidation

Recent accusations that China pressured a UK university into pausing research on alleged human rights violations have raised questions about the state of academic freedom.

The Conversation 7 min read

MPs preparing to examine Chinese state influence at British universities

Committee’s inquiry into review of UK-China relations to be broadened after Sheffield Hallam University disclosures

The Guardian - UK 6 min read

China’s threat to academic freedom in the UK

Letters: Sara Rydkvist, the Hong Kong programme director of Amnesty International, and Francis Bown on the threat from China to academic freedom on British campuses

The Guardian - UK 2 min read

China-critical UK academics describe ‘extremely heavy’ pressure from Beijing

Reliance on overseas students’ tuition fees under scrutiny as scholars describe chilling effect of being targeted

The Guardian - UK 5 min read

Counter-terror police investigate claim UK university halted research after Chinese pressure

Sheffield Hallam University ordered professor to cease human rights study into Uyghurs forced labour in China

The Guardian - UK 4 min read

UK university halted forced labour research after China pressure, lawyers claim

Leigh Day Solicitors said documents from Sheffield Hallam University suggested it had banned Professor Laura Murphy from continuing her research.

Evening Standard 6 min read

China intimidated UK university to ditch human rights research - report

Professor Laura Murphy says university staff in Beijing ‘harassed’ by Chinese authorities

The Independent UK 6 min read

Game Republic Reveals 2025 Industry Award Nominees with Strong Sports Representation

Which indie titles are being recognized?

Operation Sports 6 min read

UK scrap steel companies battle limits on metal exports

Bulk of UK scrap steel is exported, which industry groups say could cost up to £5bn in lost revenue and 20,000 jobs

The Guardian - UK 4 min read