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LATEST NEWS:
- đź“Ź Beyond the Scales: From Padded Bras to Penis Scandals -The Conversation ArticleHow much does body shape matter in sport? More than you might think… My latest article for The Conversation explores the surprising lengths athletes have gone to in pursuit of …
- đź“ť Anthropometrist’s Reflections: Alice Bullas – from Hallam to Hawai’i – Why am I spending my Summer in Hawai’i?A Research Secondment, a Family Adventure, and a Chance to Learn This summer, I am undertaking an international research secondment at the John A. Shepherd Research Laboratory within the University …
- 📢 ISAK Course Fee Update from January 2027To continue delivering high-quality ISAK training while reflecting changes to external costs, some of our course and accreditation fees will increase for courses starting from 1 January 2027. This update …
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- 📢 We’re Hiring: Technical Specialist (Research) – Evaluation of Body Measurement Methods [CLOSES 06/09/26]I’m excited to be recruiting for a Technical Specialist to join our UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) at Sheffield Hallam University. This is a fantastic …
- đź’ˇ Tech Spotlight: HegesDiscover how Heges is making 3D scanning more accessible by transforming LiDAR-enabled mobile devices into powerful tools for creating detailed digital models. Essential Information at a Glance Feature Information Technology …
- BEYOND THE SCALES BLOG: Beyond BMI – Why Getting Measurement Right Matters for Health EquityI was recently featured on ITV Calendar News (9:50 onwards) discussing concerns around Body Mass Index (BMI). As is often the case with broadcast interviews, only a short clip made …
- SHU PhD Opportunity: Child 3D Body Composition Methods (18/05/26)SHU Funded PhD Opportunity: Validating 3D Child Body Composition: Agreement, Bias, Equity & Correction. We’re pleased to share a fully funded Transforming Lives PhD scholarship at Sheffield Hallam University. This project …
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- SHU PhD opportunity: Child Shape Phenotypes & Health (18/05/26)SHU Funded PhD Opportunity: Child Body Shape Phenotypes & Health Risk Prediction. We are excited to share a fully funded SHU Transforming Lives PhD scholarship opportunity at Sheffield Hallam University, …
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- đź“Ź Beyond the Scales: UK Voices Against Weight Stigma (World Obesity Day ’26)Each World Obesity Day (March 4th) is a reminder that we need to keep rethinking how we talk about and respond to obesity. This blog brings together key UK organisations …
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- đź“Ź Beyond the Scales: AnthroEngineering – why measurement alone is no longer enoughAnthropometry has long provided a way of describing human size, shape, and proportion. Traditionally, its outputs have been datasets, reference values, and population summaries – useful for comparison, surveillance, and …