Rising star of baking set for food festival appearance
Organisers of this year’s Sheffield Food Festival say an appearance from the runner-up of last year’s Great British Bake Off is exactly what every bread […]
Month: September 2013
New advice and information blog for students and staff
The Student Advice and Information team have created a new blog to introduce the team to the wider University and to help students access support. Students […]
Facilities Directorate charity raffle
Sponsored by Dolphin (Sheffield) Ltd, the Facilities Directorate is holding a charity raffle to raise money for the NSPCC and the Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity. Tickets are currently […]
20% off legal advice
Best Solicitors are here for you in everything law. We offer fixed fees for many of our services – no hidden costs – no surprises! […]
People Development courses coming up
Here are the available workshops for the coming weeks: People Development Workshops More courses may become available as we assess demand and needs – please […]
Call for Honorary Award nominations for 2014
At the 2013 November graduation ceremonies the University will award nine honorary doctorates – details of those awardees will be made public over the next […]
Fire assembly points – do you know where yours is?
There have recently been a number of staff moves and it is important that you know where the fire assembly point is for your floor […]
10% discount on electrical work
Nilec Electrical is a local company with experienced electricians, fully trained and insured to BS7671 standards and Part P qualified. All electrical work undertaken: lighting, […]
Art for all in Sheffield
Sheffield Visual Arts Group was formed following the potential closure of the Graves Art Gallery and restriction to its opening hours. A free half day […]
Training and Development
Leadership and Management Development We offer a suite of development opportunities designed to support you as a leader/manager as you progress through your career at […]
75% discount on hair salon package
The Avenue salon on Glossop Road is offering SHU staff 75% off a deluxe gift certificate. The certificate entitles bearers to a package of treatments, […]
Welcome coffee morning at Student Wellbeing
All students and staff are invited to take part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning at the Student Wellbeing welcome event on Thursday 26 September […]
Postgraduate Taught Survey (PTES) Results
The 2013 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) took place at Sheffield Hallam in April and May 2013. PTES is a national survey, designed specifically for […]
Updated whistleblowing policy
The University has now revised its whistleblowing policy in response to changes to the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998. The law on whistleblowing has changed […]
University’s response to meningococcal and other communicable diseases
As we start another academic year, staff are reminded that the University’s action plan for dealing with meningococcal disease (i.e. meningitis and/or septicaemia) and other […]
Appraisal workshops
We have now started the appraisal cycle for this year. Appraisals can take place any time between April and September with paperwork to be submitted […]
Internal Communications Survey: Your opinions matter
The Directorate of Corporate Affairs has designed a survey to help to increase understanding of staff satisfaction with internal communications channels and access to information that […]
Digital Strategy update
Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) has recently developed a Digital Strategy discussion website to identify innovative and more efficient ways to use IT to help […]
Issuing invoices to Strategic Health Authorities and Primary Care Trusts
With immediate effect, all sales invoices addressed to Strategic Health Authorities and Primary Care Trusts must include a ‘payables code’ within the address. Invoices that […]
Free travel pass for switching to the bus!
Busboost is a partnership between the University and the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive gives car users the opportunity to try public transport for free […]
10% of Winter Gift and Christmas products
I know we don’t really want to think about it yet but with Christmas less than 14 weeks away, we have launched our range of Winter […]
New Careers and Employability Centre
Staff may have noticed builders and contractors busying themselves outside the main entrance to the Owen Building on City Campus in the former Blackwells Bookshop. On […]
Display Screen Equipment assessors and DSEasy training
This course is for all staff who volunteer to become DSE assessors to gain a better understanding of the risks associated with display screen equipment […]
Peace in the Park presents 5-a-side at the Ponderosa
The Peace in the Park festival promotes peace and understanding by bringing together communities through artistic, musical and vocal expression. To fundraise for next year’s […]
University welcomes famous authors to annual festival of words
Veteran war reporter Kate Adie is among the highlights of this year’s Off The Shelf festival of words for which Sheffield Hallam University is a […]
Science education boost across three regions
Science education experts at Sheffield Hallam are training science teachers around the North of England, after winning the contract to run the network of Science […]
Got kids? Love books?
Usborne books are accessible, fun books for children and make beautiful gifts. What better way to share books than by hosting an Usborne book party? […]
Key Information Sets published tomorrow
Key Information Sets Thursday 19 September sees the official release of the 2013 Key Information Sets (KIS) for all institutions. Key Information Sets are comparable […]
The Spectacle of Computing with Professor Paul Atkinson
Inaugral Professorial Lecture with Professor Paul Atkinson Professor Atkinson’s research covers design practice, design theory and design history, exploring the relationship between society and technology. […]
Preparing teaching rooms for new academic year
A list of new software requested by academic staff for teaching rooms has been agreed. Once software has been packaged, it can be installed into […]
Teaching Essentials – new website
The Teaching Essentials site has been developed to provide information for academic and learning support staff on specific Learning, Teaching and Assessment topics. The site can […]
New weekly Holy Communion service
From September 30 there will be a regular celebration of Holy Communion taking place at the Multifaith Centre, Owen Level 2 on Mondays from 12.30-13.00. […]
New lift system in Owen Building
As part of the University’s commitment to creating a sustainable estate, the two-year project to refurbish the main lifts in the Owen Building has now […]
Contribution pay – deadline soon
The deadline for contribution pay applications is Friday 27 September at 5pm. Finalised applications should be submitted to Human Resources, preferably by e-mail to recruitment-reward@shu.ac.uk […]
Recruitment Visit Activity workshop
Are you involved in undergraduate recruitment events or want to know more about them? The Recruitment Visit Activity (RVA) project forms part of the University’s […]
Win tickets to The Winter’s Tale
‘It is requir’d you do awake your faith’ In an act of wild and passionate jealousy a man tears his family apart. Now, only a […]
Information governance course
Concerned with Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Records Management. To provide an overview of the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act […]
Wanted – accessible fruit trees for children’s cookery club
SHU nursery is starting a weekly ‘Baking Club’ to teach children cooking and baking skills as well as learning where food comes from. The nursery would […]
Biodegradable cabinet: a new approach to sustainability
A furniture design academic has started creating furniture made from 100 per cent biodegradable material, which can be composted at the end of its lifespan. […]
Bribery Act update
Do you or members of your team work in an area of bribery risk? This could be in the University Executive Group or Faculty Senior […]
Learning Centres information
A new LIS News page on the staff intranet site gives staff an update on 24/7 opening hours plus more details of what’s new in […]
Change to health and safety service email address
4 Sept The Health and Safety Service email address has changed from !H&S Training and Technical Approvals to ! H&S General Enquiries. Please send all […]
Outstanding Time Allocation Survey returns
4 Sept The 2012/13 Time Allocation Survey (TAS) will close on 20 September. Please ensure any outstanding surveys are completed by this date. The online […]
Stannington Players’ ‘Fish Out of Water’
4 Sept Stannington Players present ‘Fish Out of Water’, a comedy by Derek Benfield. At the Lomas Hall from Thursday 5 September to Saturday 7 […]
Catering launches new hospitality offer
4 Sept Over the last few months Jon Broadhurst, Head of Catering has been leading a working group to redevelop the existing hospitality products offered […]
Emergency first aid at work
4 Sept This course is being held on Thursday 12 September, 9am to 5pm It will provide you with the ability to be a University First […]
10% off decorating
4 Sept The Green Brush Co. Decorators 10 % off quoted price until 31 September 2013 when stating SHU staff Traditional and environmentally friendly methods Interior and […]
Free taster yoga class
4 Sept Free taster class of Iyengar yoga at Silverdale School for SHU staff. Yoga is one of the oldest systems of personal development in the […]
Win tickets to New Jersey Nights!
4 Sept A spectacular celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. New Jersey Nights comes to the UK direct from the […]
Wanted – school supplies for Africa
4 Sept If anyone can help by donating the following items, shipping out to two schools in Gambia and Zambia should take place this month. N’demban […]
Please return your library books
4 Sept Are your shelves groaning under the weight of unreturned library books? Please have a look on your shelves in the office or at […]
Discount flower workshops
4 Sept Learn how to make gorgeous arrangements using fresh English flowers with Meadowsweet – flowers by Liz Doherty. Have a great time, learn a new skill, […]
People Development courses
4 Sept Click here for a wide variety of courses throughout September and October. More courses may become available as we assess demand and needs – […]
Your free invite to new ‘sound map’ exhibition
4 Sept Museums Sheffield invites Sheffield Hallam University staff to the launch of: Inside the Circle of Fire: A Sheffield Sound Map Thursday 12 September, […]
Whirlow Farm Fayre
4 Sept Whirlow Hall Farm’s Summer Fayre – sponsored by GRI Group – is fast approaching. The charity’s biggest annual event on Sunday, 15 September […]
Latest winners
4 Sept Congratulations to Ashley Barnes, senior lecturer in performance, stage and screen, who has won a pair of tickets to see Stuart, A Life […]
Good housekeeping – health and safety
4 Sept Good housekeeping can keep you safe What does housekeeping have to do with safety? It wouldn’t be wrong to say ‘everything!’ From cuts […]
Free smoke alarm test reminders
4 Sept When was the last time you tested your smoke alarms? We’ve made it easy for you to press the button, by offering you […]
New Assistant Dean for D&S
4 Sept the University has appointed Professor Simon Bromley to the role of Assistant Dean, responsible for academic development in the Faculty of Development and […]
Cafe Scientifique – Bioenergy
4 Sept We open this season with a special session. Admission is FREE as usual, but please register at http://bioenergydialogueuon.eventbrite.com Monday, 9September at 7pm in […]
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning – HUBS
4 Sept This year’s Hallam Union Volunteer Fair is on Friday 27 September. It will be promoting over 100 opportunities for students and staff to […]
Sheffield Pinknic
4 Sept Sheffield Hallam is proud to sponsor Sheffield’s very first Pink Picnic on Sunday 15 September, Western Park, Sheffield, 12 noon to 7.00pm. […]
Equality and Diversity mandatory online training
4 Sept As part of the University’s on-going commitment to equality and diversity, the University Executive Group approved the decision to make the Equality and […]
Midwife-led care leads to positive results
4 Sept Maternity care that involves a midwife as the main care provider leads to better outcomes for most women, according to a team of […]
Contribution pay deadline
4 Sept The deadline for contribution pay applications this year is Friday 27 September at 5pm. Finalised applications should be submitted to Human Resources, preferably […]
New Deputy Vice-Chancellor
4 Sept The university is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Liz Barnes to the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Professor Barnes is currently Pro-Vice-Chancellor […]
ChorusUK – Find your voice!
4 Sept If you’ve always wondered how amazing it would be to sing in a large choir, or if you already know what a terrific […]
Advice and Information Points for new and returning students
4 Sept Throughout September and early October there will be Advice and Information Points located at key points at both campuses. They will be staffed […]
Professional Recognition Scheme – forthcoming events
4 Sept HEA Recognition – Workshop Dates for September and October 2013 Gaining Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) implies a career-long commitment to […]