Tour de France – Upcoming activities
With the Tour de France coming to Sheffield on 6 Jul we want everyone to have the chance to be involved. From a Tour de […]
Month: April 2014
Tour de France – Exclusive competition for Staff
After the Grand Départ in Yorkshire, riders will cycle the final leg of the UK stage from Cambridge to London with a spectacular finish on […]
Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Arutiun Ehiasarian
Quest for the perfect man-made material – a story of superpower. Tuesday 13 May, arrive at 6pm for a 6.30pm start Room 9130 Cantor Building, […]
Tantalising taste of food festival highlights
A recipe for gluten-free biscuits by a Great British Bake Off star, cooking masterclasses with some of the region’s best chefs and a wartime kitchen […]
Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2014
The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2014 was launched on 29 April via an invitation email which was sent to just under 4500 postgraduate students. The […]
SHU cards – Access control programme
From 8 April to middle of May, we will be changing the access control readers across City Campus to the following schedule. This will mean […]
The University Strategy 2020
The University Strategy: 2014-2020 was approved by the University Board of Governors on 25 March 2014. We have developed the strategy over eighteen months exploring […]
Regular Cycle Maintenance Sessions
Due to the popularity of the Dr Bike cycle maintenance sessions we have secured a regular 4-hour clinic, to be held the first Tuesday of […]
Win tickets to Brassed Off
It is 1992. Grimley Colliery faces the threat of closure and the future of the brass band seems uncertain. With the miners torn between redundancy […]
Women engineers flying high after award win
A scheme to get more girls into science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers with the Royal Air Force is taking off after winning a […]
Summer Blackboard upgrade
This summer’s Blackboard upgrade is scheduled to take place during the weekend 11-13 July 2014. It is anticipated that the upgrade will begin at 18:00 […]
New software for teaching
Between now and September, IS&T will be working to prepare teaching rooms for the start of the next academic year. This includes installing new software […]
The Hardy Plant Society annual plant sale
The South Pennine Group of the Hardy Plant Society will be holding their annual plant sale on: Saturday 17 May, 12.30 – 3.30pm and Sunday […]
Recycle and Do the Right Thing
We are continually aiming to improve our environmental performance at Sheffield Hallam and managing waste is a big part of this. Did you know that […]
Major funding boost for animal-testing reduction project
Almost a quarter of a million pounds has been awarded to a team of scientists at Sheffield Hallam University to develop a new technique that […]
Race for Life – 8 June
The HWB Portfolio Team headed up by Mandy Blake will be running the Race for Life on 8 June. Events like Race for Life are […]
Bloc Spring Fete
We hope you can join us for our annual spring fundraiser on Sunday 4 May, 3.30 – 9pm at Bloc Projects, 71 Eyre Lane. Featuring […]
Singing lessons – special offer for staff
Have you always wanted to sing or improve your singing voice? Whether you love singing in the shower, or with a band, a singing lesson […]
Continuing Professional Development events
The CPD Programme is designed to provide academic and learning support staff with practical development opportunities that address personal, professional and institutional priorities. It targets […]
Latest Winner
Congratulations to Claire Lambert from Student Learning Services who won two tickets and a signed programme for the performance of Miss Nightingale at the Library Theatre. Claire was […]
Want to swap your home?
A new BBC television series is looking for sociable people who want to try out a home swap holiday in a great British location. Do […]
Professional Recognition at SHU
FHEA submissions are reviewed at regular monthly panels and should be sent to shucpd@shu.ac.uk by the first Monday of each month. The next SFHEA panels […]
St Wilfrid’s Centre needs your vote
St Wilfrid’s Centre, supporting homeless and vulnerable people in Sheffield, is one of the nominated projects with Engage Mutual Community Foundation and needs votes to […]
Record breaking Student Employee of the Year Awards
A total of 720 nominations from over 45 institutions was received for the Student Employee of the Year Awards making 2014 a record breaking year. The […]
Cutting Edge Theatre Company presents – Avenue Q
Cutting Edge Theatre Company presents AVENUE Q – a laugh out loud musical that tells the story of a recent college graduate, Princeton, who moves […]
Completing Incident Report forms
All incidents should be reported, including ‘near-misses’ (things which didn’t cause any harm but could have done). Incident Report forms are in the green Incident Books, which […]
Check your First Aid Boxes
If you take responsibility for a first aid box, please check that the dressings are in date. If any are out of date please forward them […]
French connection for Le Grand Départ tourmaker Elena
Sheffield Hallam has unveiled some of its volunteer Tourmakers who will work on this summer’s Le Grand Départ as part of a partnership with Welcome to […]
Lecturer’s eco-home in UK’s top ten
The home of a Sheffield Hallam University lecturer is in the running to be named the UK’s best eco property. Marsh House in Nottingham, owned […]
University Executive Group drop-in, 29 April
Representatives of the University Executive Group are holding a drop-in session at the Stoddart Building (room 7332) on Tuesday 29 April, 1 – 2pm. This […]
Tour de France – Exclusive competition for Staff
After the Grand Départ in Yorkshire, riders will cycle the final leg of the UK stage from Cambridge to London with a spectacular finish on The […]
Tour de France – Open Meetings for staff
A series of open meetings for staff to find out what we are doing as part of our Tour de France sponsorship agreement and the […]
Extended Cycling Proficiency Sessions
The university has received excellent feedback from our students, staff and the local community who’ve taking advantage of the scheme. We are now happy to […]
SHU cards – Access control programme
From 8 April to middle of May, we will be changing the access control readers across City Campus to the following schedule. This will mean […]
Local and European Elections are on 22 May
On Thursday 22 May this year, if you are registered to vote, you will not only be able to vote in the local elections as […]
Win tickets to Miss Nightingale
The smash hit musical Miss Nightingale returns to Sheffield by popular demand after taking the UK and West End by storm. With a new cast, […]
Realise Project phase 2
Human Resources and Finance have been working on a joint project called Realise Phase 2. This is an established programme which successfully moved to a new Payroll […]
Time Allocation Survey (TAS) online system
This is a reminder that the online TAS system is only compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 to 9. Internet Explorer 9 is the […]
Lecturer’s eco-home in UK’s top ten
The home of Hallam’s Professor of Architecture, Julian Marsh is in the running to be named the UK’s best eco property. Marsh House in Nottingham has […]
Deadline for Jumpstart applications
Jumpstart is the University’s employee led development scheme, established in 1995. It is a partnership between employee and employer and aims to provide learning and […]
University offers fully-funded PhD scholarships
Graduates have been encouraged to apply for a range of new, fully-funded PhD scholarships on offer at Sheffield Hallam University, by two of its most […]
Stadium becomes UK first Olympic technology demonstrator
Sheffield Hallam University and Sheffield City Council are teaming up to make the Sheffield Hallam University City Athletics Stadium (SHUCAS) the UK’s first stadium fitted […]
Email Phishing Scams
Occasionally you may receive suspicious emails from apparently reputable sources requesting confidential information regarding financial details and email accounts etc. They may also threaten the […]
Dr Richard Lawrence book launch
Contacts With The Gods From Space The Greatest Series of Close Encounters on Record Saturday 10 May, from 2pm Norfolk 210 Lecture Theatre, City Campus Among the […]
Inaugural Professorial Lecture – Professor Arutiun Ehiasarian
Quest for the perfect man-made material – a story of superpower. Tuesday 13 May, arrive at 6pm for a 6.30pm start Room 9130 Cantor Building, City […]
10% off holistic health treatments
Mobolise provide a range of holistic health treatments including Indian Head Massage, Reiki and Reflexology. 10% off treatments. For more information visit the website: www.mobolise.co.uk […]
Yorkshire & Humber Festival of Learning
The Yorkshire & Humber Festival of Learning takes place from 1 May – 13 June and will include hundreds of taster courses and educational learning events for […]
Staff discount 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 […]
Internationalising higher education: framework for action.
The Higher Education Academy (HEA) invites you to help shape this draft strategic framework. The framework has been designed to inspire and assist the sector, […]
Work which may affect University systems this weekend
On Friday 18 April (Good Friday) and Saturday 19 April, IS&T teams will be making improvements to the University’s network. Although we have made every […]
Professional Recognition at SHU
Forthcoming deadlines: FHEA submissions are reviewed at regular monthly panels and should be sent to shucpd@shu.ac.uk by the first Monday of each month. The next […]
Continuing Professional Development events
The CPD Programme is designed to provide academic and learning support staff with practical development opportunities that address personal, professional and institutional priorities. It targets […]
Supporting your child or a friend in applying to University?
Applying to University is one of the biggest decisions someone, particularly a young person will make, however for many parents and carers being able to […]
10% discount with Minimovez
Minimoves provide exercise classes for pre-school children with each 40 minute class specifically tailored for 2-5 year olds. New classes are starting from Monday 28 […]
Guidance for pregnant workers
Pregnancy is part of everyday life and its health and safety implications can be adequately addressed by normal health and safety management procedures. Being pregnant […]
Blackboard Summer upgrade
This summer’s Blackboard upgrade is scheduled to take place during the weekend 11-13 July 2014. It is anticipated that the upgrade will begin at 6pm […]
Student Anthony at the double in emotional Boston return
A Sheffield Hallam University student is preparing for an emotional return to the Boston Marathon this year – so he can help his dad over […]
20% off your first hair appointment at Laundry for Hair
Staff discounts are available at the Laundry for Hair Salon at 151 Sellers Wheel, Arundel Street. Laundry is a specialist collective of hair experts led […]
Use of Social Media in LTA at SHU Events
Following the success of the first Social Media in LTA event in January, we are putting on two further events. These identical events will run […]
St Wilfrid’s Centre needs your vote
St Wilfrid’s Centre, supporting homeless and vulnerable people in Sheffield, is one of the nominated projects with Engage Mutual Community Foundation and needs votes to […]
The Hardy Plant Society annual plant sale
The South Pennine Group of the Hardy Plant Society will be holding their annual plant sale on: Saturday 17 May, 12.30 – 3.30pm and Sunday 18 […]
British Council inspection results of TESOL Centre
The University’s TESOL centre were recently inspected by the British Council and have just received the results. They have met all four section standards around management, […]
Charity skydive for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice
Megan Bevan from Sheffield Business School will be taking part in a sponsored skydive on 6th July in aid of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. Bluebell Wood are […]
Latest Winner
Congratulations to Shirley Lindley from ACES who won a luxury Easter selection from Thorntons. Shirley was among the scores of entrants who correctly answered that the Thorntons brothers started making […]
Personal Training 10% discount for staff
Looking to get that summer body well and truly ready? Are you looking for extra motivation and support with an effective exercise programme designed especially […]
5K Colour Dash for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice
Jo Heery and her son Tyler (aged 6 years) will be taking part in the 5K Colour Dash for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice at Rother […]
Love to dance? Free taster sessions available
Now is your chance to pick up your cane, top hot and feather boa and have fun whilst strutting your stuff and dance like no […]
Contacting security control during fire evacuations
On occasion, false alarms at City Campus have resulted in members of staff contacting Security Control to find out whether they should evacuate. During false […]
Prestigious grant focused on improving part-time student experience
HWB’s Centre for Leadership in Health and Social Care (CLHSC) has been awarded funding to develop and improve the learning experience for part-time students both […]
10% Discount on electrical work
Nilec Electrical are a local company with capable, experienced electricians, fully trained and insured to BS7671 standards and Part P qualified. All electrical work undertaken: […]
Tour de France – Open Meetings for staff
A series of open meetings for staff to find out what we are doing as part of our Tour de France sponsorship agreement and the […]
Gender gap in technical apprenticeship take-up
A major new study into ‘technical’ apprenticeship provision in England and Wales shows that take up amongst women remains low with schools often failing to […]
Charity Dinner for Amy’s Retreat
On Friday 16 May, the South Yorkshire Medico-Legal Society is holding its annual charity dinner at Baldwin’s Omega, Sheffield. This year the dinner is in […]
Win an Easter luxury selection from Thorntons
With Easter coming round the corner we’re giving one lucky winner the chance to win a luxury Easter selection from Thorntons which would make either […]
SHU cards – Access control programme
From 8 April to middle of May, we will be changing the access control readers across City Campus to the following schedule. This will mean […]
Maintenance to electrical and IT services – Friday 4 April
Following successful work undertaken on 28 March by IS&T and FD on electrical systems further maintenance will be undertaken this week on Friday 4 April from […]
University still scoring high for employability
A UK student survey has seen Sheffield Hallam University maintain its top spot for employability for a second year running, whilst also sealing first place […]
Review magazine Spring 2014 out now
The Spring 2014 edition of Review magazine is here, and features the latest Sheffield Hallam news, including details of our unique partnership with the Tour […]
Military Education Committee seeking volunteers
The MEC (Military Education Committee) has existed for over 100 years, one of a number created by the Privy Council to ensure that military training […]
‘Women mean business in Sheffield’ says professor
Women in Sheffield are paid on average 9.6% less than their male counterparts doing work of equal value, a Sheffield Hallam University professor has found. […]
Pilot HEA Engagement Survey
The UK Engagement Survey pilot has been launched this week at Sheffield Hallam, with invitation emails being sent to just under 6000 Level 5 2nd […]
Professional Recognition at SHU
FHEA submissions are reviewed at regular monthly panels and should be sent to shucpd@shu.ac.uk by the first Monday of each month. The next SFHEA panels […]
Recycle and do the right thing
We are continually aiming to improve our environmental performance at Sheffield Hallam and managing waste is a big part of this. Did you know that […]
Teaching Excellence In Higher Education
Friday 9th May, 11am-12.30pm presentation on HEA Project, Owen 222, City Campus with Dr Vicky Gunn, Director Learning and Teaching Centre, University of Glasgow Vicky’s presentation […]
Cafe Scientifique – space craft propulsion
Monday 14 April, 7pm – restaurant area of the Showroom Cinema We are pleased to welcome once again Dr Steven Cutts to talk at April’s […]
Student Employee of the Year 2014 – call for nominations
It is Student Employee of the Year Awards time again and we are looking for your nominations. There are 3 new categories this year for […]
Latest Winners
Congratulations to Grazina Manchester from Finance who won two tickets to see Fame at the Sheffield Lyceum Theatre. Grazina was among the scores of entrants who correctly answered […]
Sponsored bike ride for PACT
Pete Middleton and James Griffiths in IS&T would be grateful for any donations for their sponsored bike ride in aid of a great cause. They […]
Storing bikes in buildings
Storing bikes in University buildings is not allowed. Although it may seem a minor issue under normal circumstances, an awkward object like a bike can […]
Intelligent Mail trial
On 9-10 April, Print Services will be trialling a hybrid mail and envelope fulfilling machine to evaluate whether there is need within the university for such equipment. The machine […]
Parkinson’s Awareness Week, 7-13 April
Join us to celebrate Parkinson’s Awareness Week 7-13 April – the theme for 2014 is ‘Taking back control‘ Tuesday 8th April, 9.30am – 3pm Town […]
Innovative fingerprint analysis is trialled by police
Pioneering technology designed by Sheffield Hallam University to provide an in-depth analysis of fingerprints is being tried and tested at crime scenes. The technology, known […]
Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
A screening of the classic film with subtitles for the songs. Saturday 5 April – Doors Open 1.45 for 2pm start St Thomas’ Church (off […]
Pension changes – Annual and Lifetime Allowances
From 1 April 2014, HMRC have reduced the annual allowance from £50,000 to £40,000. The annual allowance is the amount by which the value of […]
Board of Governors election 2014
The result of the 2014 election of a member of professional services staff to the Board of Governors may be viewed at this link: https://staff.shu.ac.uk/university_secretariat/BG.asp […]
Cycle to Work Scheme Launch 2014
Due to popular demand we are pleased to confirm that the Cycle to Work Scheme is being re-launched. Please apply for the scheme between 24 […]
The Stannington Players present ‘Murder Weekend’
Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 April at 7.30pm the Lomas Hall, Church Street, Stannington, S6 6DB A country hotel where a group of people gather for a […]
Wanted – Beaver Scout Assistant Leader
Beaver Scout Assistant Leader to help with a rapidly growing Scout Group in the Netheredge Area of Sheffield. St Oswald’s Scout Group has a waiting list of about […]
The Great Paddle Round
Richard Hunt, a former SHU student, is about to embark on an epic voyage – circumnavigating the coastline of mainland UK– all 2300+ miles of […]
Midland Players present Alan Ayckbourn’s ‘Time of My Life’
Midland Players’ latest comedy drama is supporting St Luke’s Hospice with £1 for every ticket sold. Wednesday 9 – Saturday 12 April at the University of […]