Strengthening foundations for the housing industry
Staff at one of the country’s biggest housing developers have become the industry’s first ever students to enrol onto a bespoke foundation degree programme at […]
Month: November 2013
Equality Highlights 2012-13
The first in a series of Equality and Diversity newsletters, reporting annually on positive activities across our university, is available to view here EQ highlights autumn13. […]
Personal safety message
As dark nights are upon us and bad weather isn’t too far behind, the University takes all reasonable steps to ensure that the car parks are […]
Join Sunrise and make a difference in Sheffield
Sunrise is a Rotary Club of Sheffield project offering members networking opportunities, challenging projects, personal development, friendship and enjoyment. Sunrise meets every Tuesday for breakfast […]
Help shape the University’s employer brand
HR and Corporate Affairs are carrying out a piece of work to understand what people think about Sheffield Hallam as an employer – or prospective employer. […]
Graduation – interviews with our Honorary Doctors
At this year’s UK graduation ceremonies the PR team did some short video interviews with each of the honorary doctors before they received their awards. […]
University Carol Service
Wednesday 18 December, 1pm-1.45pm, Hallam Hall Carols, readings and prayers in preparation for Christmas. Including music from the Salvation Army, Hallam Harmonies and soloist Jim […]
Kelham Island Victorian Christmas Market
Enjoy festive family entertainment and a warm Dickensian welcome. There are over 120 market stalls, a fairground and performers stage and a Santa’s grotto and reindeer. […]
Charles Street update
The University has now appointed Balfour Beatty as the main contractor for the new building on Charles Street. Work on the site, which is situated […]
UNISON membership offer
Join UNISON at SHU and we will cover the cost of the NUS extra card*. With this card you get hundreds of discounts including 10% […]
Latest winner and upcoming competitions
Congratulations to Howard Mitchell from Development and Society who won a pair of tickets to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at Sheffield’s Lyceum […]
Arundel House residential drop-in meeting
The University recently purchased a long lease on Arundel House, the building which sits on the roundabout at the corner of Arundel Gate and Furnival […]
Loaf hairstylists discount
Loaf Hairstylists would like to offer all staff: 50% off on your first visit to a LOAF salon 20% off thereafter until the end of 2014 Simply […]
Stannington Players present The Wizard of Oz
Stannington Players present The Wizard of Oz: The Pantomine. Thursday 12 December to Saturday 14 December at 7.15 plus a Saturday matinee at 2.15pm At […]
Tackling sexual exploitation in Sheffield – presentation
Sexual Exploitation Service Manager Phil Ashford will speaking about Tackling Sexual Exploitation in Sheffield at the next meeting of the Sheffield City Centre Residents’ Action […]
Christmas flower workshop
Get your Christmas flowers sorted, have a great time and learn a new skill. We will use fresh Cornish foliage and flowers mixed in with […]
10% discount at Cloggs
Cloggs.co.uk is an international online retailer, trading for over 10 years and selling over 1,000,000 pairs of shoes to all corners of the globe. Priding […]
People development
Personal development is a continual, self-led process and can involve a range of activities. Personal development plans are created as a result of your appraisal […]
New future for popular Sheffield athletics scheme
A new partnership between two city sports venues has boosted a popular Sheffield athletics scheme. Sheffield International Venues (SIV) has teamed up with Sheffield Hallam […]
Hair and beauty gift certificates
The Avenue is offering Hallam staff deluxe gift certificates at an 80% Discount with three indulgent pampering sessions, all for just £39.95. Visit 1 includes; Cut and finish, in-depth consultation, luxury shampoo […]
Entertainment acts wanted for SHU Fest 2014!
SHU Fest is a week of events celebrating the talent and diversity of our students and staff. It will be taking place from Monday 3 […]
Celebrating 170 years of art and design
A new exhibition featuring some of the oldest art in Sheffield has opened to the public, marking 170 years of art and design at Sheffield […]
75% discount at The Hair Band
The Hair Band hair salon would like to offer Hallam staff the ultimate salon experience at 75% less than the usual cost with an exclusive gift package that gives you everything […]
Antiques Quarter Christmas market
Sunday 8December, 11am – 5pm at the Abbeydale Picture House We’ve a fabulous line up for our Christmas market with vintage stalls, mulled wine, roast […]
Progressing Relationship Management
Three major milestones have successfully been achieved during the Autumn as part of building relationships with our prospective students to encourage conversion. Our new customer […]
Pay claims and expenses deadlines for December
The deadline for Associate Lecturer, overtime and SHU9s (Specialist Visiting Lecturers / External Examiners) claims is Friday 13 December. Expense claims submitted by close of […]
SUFC Christmas football camps
During the Christmas break SUFC is running a camp at its facility at Crookes on Friday 20, Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 December. Discounted costs The […]
Cafe Scientifique
Monday, 2 December at 7pm in the bar of The Showroom Role of Prime Numbers in the Digital World, Dr Peter Shiu, Mathematician This is […]
Please give feedback on your graduation experience
Several hundred members of staff took part in November’s 2013 graduation ceremonies in a variety of ways. The Graduation Office is now seeking feedback from […]
Acclaimed restaurateur dressed for doctorate success
One of the region’s most acclaimed restaurateurs has collected an honorary doctorate for services to the food industry at a Sheffield Hallam graduation ceremony today. […]
Aladdin: Handsworth & Hallam Theatre Company
Handsworth & Hallam Theatre Company presents the stage adaptation of the classic tale in which the eponymous hero takes a journey into the magical cave […]
Homemade crafts and baking sale
The Secretary and Registrar’s Directorate is hosting a Jam and Jerusalem homemade crafts and baking sale on Friday 13 December from 10.30am to 3pm in Room 11005 at […]
Christmas market for graduate businesses
The Research and Innovation Office helps Sheffield Hallam students and graduates up to five years after graduation to become self-employed (http://www.shu.ac.uk/employability/self-employed/ ). We are organising […]
Represent your colleagues on the University’s consultation group
Staff are reminded that nominations to join the University’s Information and Consultation Committee are now open. This is your chance to represent your staff group […]
Digital strategy events – all welcome
Making IT work for you There is still time to sign up to our lunchtime events which explore some of the issues around developing the University’s […]
Win tickets to see Oliver!
London 1853. A young orphan arrives on the streets of London with no friends, no money and nowhere to live. He meets a cheeky pickpocket […]
Student Barometer survey
The Student Barometer survey is live with just two more weeks to go. The support of staff is critical to the success of the Barometer. Please […]
Discounts at Volt Salon
Exclusive offer available at Volt hair salon for Sheffield Hallam staff. You will receive a 40% discount on your first hair styling visit then subsequent […]
St Mark’s Christmas Festival of Trees
St Mark’s Church, Mosborough warmly invites you to come and see its display of trees decorated by local businesses, groups and societies and the congregation […]
MERI seminar series
Date/time Speaker Affiliation Title/area of lecture Room 2 Dec1pm – 2pm Dr Marina Galano Oxford University Manufacture and characterisation of nanostructured lightweight alloys, in particular […]
Vacancies for external members on the Board of Governors: Call for nominations
The University’s Board of Governors has vacancies for external members. A person employed at Sheffield Hallam is not eligible for these appointments but staff may […]
The Lunchbreak Choir
Tired of just singing in the shower? Need something exciting in your life this winter? Want to sing a variety of fabulous songs with joyful […]
The Wizard of Oz by Stannington Players
Stannington Players present The Wizard of Oz: The Pantomine at the Lomas Hall, Church Street, Stannington. Thursday 12 December to Saturday 14 December at 7.15pm […]
Staff discounts at new salon – Laundry for Hair
Staff discounts are available at the newly opened Laundry for Hair Salon at 151 Sellers Wheel, Arundel Street. Laundry is a specialist collective of hair […]
Games industry leader receives honorary doctorate
The chief of one of the largest independent videogame developers in the world has been recognised by Sheffield Hallam University for his role in kickstarting […]
Elections for the University Information and Consultation Committee
Staff will soon be invited to nominate themselves to join the University’s Information and Consultation Committee. The ICC provides an opportunity for managers, trade union […]
Have your say on the expenses process
In 2014 the University will be changing the way expense claims are processed and we’d like to invite you to share your opinions on these […]
Hallam Vs University of Sheffield Charity Football Match
With Varsity fast approaching, it’s now the Staff’s opportunity to get involved. As part of our Sports Business Management course, we are putting on a […]
Yoga Classes in Broomhill
Ann Zielonka’s long standing class is after a few new people to join the next block of classes starting on 13 November. Ann is an […]
Charles Street Update
The University has now appointed Balfour Beatty as the main contractor for the new building on Charles Street. Work on the site, which is situated […]
Master Cutler’s Networking Breakfast
This is a free event which includes a Whirlow Hall Farm breakfast buttie. Thursday 21 November, 7.45am – 9.30am at Nabarro, Unit 1, Victoria Quays This […]
Hallam View Christmas Bookings
Hallam View restaurant in the Owen Building is the ideal place to celebrate Christmas with your colleagues and contacts. Enjoy a festive three-course meal with […]
Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at Volt Salon
Exclusive offer available at Volt hair salon for Sheffield Hallam staff. You will receive a 40% discount on your first hair styling visit then subsequent discounts […]
Facilities Directorate retains Investors in People Gold
The Facilities Directorate has been an Investors in People (IIP) organisation since 1997 and gained Gold status in 2010. With nearly 20,000 IiP organisations across the UK, […]
Problems connecting to the wireless network
We are aware that there is currently an intermittent problem connecting to the wireless network. Many people are connecting without a problem but some are […]
Disability Research Forum Seminar Series
The Disability Research Forum fosters informal networks of disability scholars by providing researchers with opportunities to present their work in a friendly and encouraging environment. […]
Renaming of University Timetabling Management Services
The University Timetabling Management Services (UTMS) team has now been renamed to Timetabling. Please could staff change any documents or information as quickly as it is […]
Lung cancer treatment aided by nurse specialists
A University research study has found that specialist lung cancer nurses could be putting patients in a stronger and healthier position to cope with the […]
Help shape the University’s Employer Brand
HR and Corporate Affairs are currently carrying out a piece of work to understand what different groups of people think about Sheffield Hallam as an […]
Whirlow Hall Farm Carols by Candlelight
This festive and magical evening of carols by candlelight led by Anna Wright will once again be held at Ecclesall Parish Church, Ringinglow Road on […]
Discounted cookery courses with Hartingtons School of Food
Hartingtons School of Food are delighted to offer the last few places on the following courses to Sheffield Hallam staff: Monday 18 November – Nonnas Italian Seasonal […]
Christmas Craft and Gift Fairs in your area
Wrap up warm, join in the seasonal fun and head out to one of Sheffield’s Christmas fairs where shopping can be a fun day out […]
Virgin Active Open Week
Our doors are open for one week only for all Sheffield Hallam University employees at Virgin Active Sheffield Millhouses from 25 November – 01 December. […]
Lone Working guidance
Lone working may be defined as any work activity which is intended to be carried out in isolation from other workers by an individual or […]
Brazil’s Olympics could be less than golden
Brazil may fail to turn home advantage into gold medals at the 2016 Olympic Games – according to researchers who have devised a nine-point blueprint […]
Go Green for the NSPCC
On Wednesday 20 November the NSPCC is calling on people across Sheffield to hold Go Green events to raise money for ChildLine Schools Services in […]
Surveys in Owen Building 15 – 22 November
Surveys of the existing fire dampers and duct work in the Owen Building will be carried out between 15 – 22 November. This will NOT […]
Discounted Parking for Staff
Discounted parking rates are available to staff at the Arundel gate NCP and the NCP opposite The Jury’s inn. To get your discount you will […]
Making IT work for you – join the discussion
We are holding a series of events to explore some of the issues around developing the University’s digital strategy. The events are open to students […]
Enjoy a meal at the Owen Level 12 Restaurant
The Training Restaurant on Owen Level 12 if offering a series of student delivered Restaurant Sessions from our 2nd year Managing Food and Beverage Operations […]
Win tickets to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those […]
Carrying out Risk Assessments
Often people are worried about carrying out risk assessments because they feel that they are complicated and difficult to carry out. This should not be […]
How to support your child or a friend in applying to University
Applying to University is one of the biggest decisions someone will make, particularly a young person, however for many parents and carers being able to provide […]
Latest winner and upcoming competitions
Congratulations to Jane Rhodes from Registery Services who won a pair of tickets to see the world premiere of Love Your Soldiers at the Crucible studio theatre. […]
Southey at Christmas Concert
Come and join us for an evening of Christmas magic to really get you into the festive mood with your favourite Christmas songs, from well-known popular tracks […]
Donations wanted for Children in Need
A books and bric-a-brac sale will be taking place on Friday 15 November from 10am-2pm in Heartspace Café to raise money for Children in Need. […]
C3RI Baking Sale for Children in Need
For the fourth year in a row, the Cultural, Communication & Computing Research Institute (C3RI) Office in ACES will be holding a baking sale for […]
Designer Corin Mellor recognised with honorary doctorate
Corin Mellor was given an honorary doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University today, for his contribution to British design and manufacturing. The renowned British designer and […]
Applications for Fellowship of HEA
Interested in finding out about applying for Fellowship of HEA? Join Sally Bradley in one of our scheduled awareness-raising sessions at: Collegiate Campus Coll Hall […]
Discount for Absolutely Couscous Christmas Event
Staff get 10% discount at Harland Cafe’s Absolutely Couscous festive event on Saturday 7 December. Winter Bourak — filo pastries stuffed with either feta or prawns in spiced tomato sauce […]
Yummy Mummy Cupcake Classes.
Learn how to create 6 beautiful cupcakes with Bev and Michelle. We specialise in teaching you the skills necessary to produce tasty, moist and visually […]
Win a Christmas Lunch for 4 at Silversmiths Restaurant
Christmas at Silversmiths is a joyous celebration of the produce that the winter months provide. Our chefs have taken inspiration from Old English recipes and […]
People Development
Personal development is a continual, self-led process and can involve a range of activities. Personal development plans are created as a result of your appraisal […]