Enrolment 2016/17
Enrolment events are taking place between 19 – 23 September over three venues (Hallam Hall, Eric Mensforth Building and Heart of the Campus). We have […]
Month: September 2016
New assessment resource for students
A new resource ‘Assessment4Students’ is now available to provide students with guidance and support around assessment. Over the last year, the Assessment Journey Programme Team […]
Autumn open days
Undergraduate open days The University’s undergraduate open days gives prospective students looking for a university place the opportunity to find out about our courses, to […]
Work While You Study fairs
Make sure our students don’t miss this opportunity to speak with local and national employers about part-time jobs at our Work While You Study fair. Please […]
Off the Shelf festival 8-29 October
Off the Shelf has grown into one of the largest literary festivals in the UK, attracting some of the best-known names in literature and media […]
Job of the Week
Job Title: Senior Administrator (Degree Apprenticeships) Salary: £21,605 to £25,023 per annum, dependent on experience (fixed term for 12 months) Sheffield Hallam University has recently […]
IS&T to become Digital Technology Services
From October, the Information Systems and Technology service will begin transition to a new structure with a new working model and a new name – […]
How to respond to a report of a case of meningococcal disease
As we reach the start of another academic year, staff are reminded that the University has an action plan for dealing with meningococcal disease (i.e. […]
Recognition of Prior Learning
Change effective from: Policy approved April 2015; new online process live 3 October 2016. Summary of change The University Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy […]
University leads the way in awards listing
Three of Sheffield Hallam’s iconic buildings have been shortlisted in the People’s Choice category at this year’s Sheffield Design Awards, vying to be voted as […]
Beer & Bangers charity comedy night
Saturday 1 October at 7pm Trading bleating lambs for a barn full of laughter; visitors to Whirlow Hall Farm’s annual Beer & Bangers comedy night will be […]
Fantastic response to our Heritage Open Days event
More than 100 people descended on a very sunny Collegiate Campus to learn more about the site’s hidden history as part of this year’s Heritage […]
My Student Record (for staff) is changing to SITS Online
On Tuesday 4 October, ‘My Student Record’ will be taken offline between 8 – 9am for all students and staff. This is to enable an […]
Visit the refreshed staff Wellbeing site
Whether you are an employee wanting to boost your overall wellbeing or a manager looking to support your team, there is a variety of information, services and resources […]
Free Meditation and Positive Thinking courses
Brahma Kumaris are running some free wellbeing courses on Positive thinking, Self-esteem and Meditation throughout October and November at Hallam. Positive Thinking – Face life’s challenges […]
Changes to how we access software at SHU
This academic year, there is a change to the way staff and students access software at Sheffield Hallam. Some applications are available from the new […]
Fly local from Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Doncaster Sheffield Airport is Sheffield Hallam University’s local airport, and did you know it’s less than 35 minutes from City Campus following the opening of […]
Charity recruiting Board members
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of women, children and young people at risk from domestic and sexual abuse? Sheffield Area […]
SHUWellness course – First Steps to Being Active
This course comprises of 2 x 1 hour sessions. The first session is designed to boost your knowledge around the physical activity guidelines and focuses […]
Run for all 10k event
As proud organisers of the Sheffield, Yorkshire Half Marathon, Run For All are pleased to return to Sheffield and bring an exciting new 10K to […]
Password advice
At this time of year, the IT Help support phone line is particularly busy. Forgotten passwords is one of the main start of term issues […]
Museums Sheffield launch of ‘Arrivals – Making Sheffield Home’.
Wednesday 28 September, 6-8pm, Weston Park Museum Arrivals: Making Sheffield Home celebrates the remarkable stories of Sheffield residents who have travelled from across the globe […]
Start of term updates from L3S
You can now view updates and news from the Library & Student Support Services (L3S) team on their new online newsletter. If you are prompted to […]
The Bridge website launch
The Skills team are launching The Bridge website, a new site for students that compliments The Bridge, a skills resource and development centre in Adsetts […]
New environmental policy and external audit success
Last month Sheffield Hallam became one of only a handful of universities to achieve external accreditation to the 2015 version of the ISO 14001 environmental […]
The Disaster Artist: a night inside The Room with Greg Sestero
Friday 30 September, 7-10.30pm at the Charles Street Lecture Theatre The Five and Dime Picture Show are proud to present a very special final event with […]
Win tickets to Off the Shelf: Kid Acne and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Off the Shelf has grown into one of the largest literary festivals in the UK, attracting some of the best-known names in literature and media […]
Fraud awareness training
The Finance Directorate now offers fraud awareness training to all University staff. The aim of this session is to build awareness of fraud risks and increase […]
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: […]
Signal donate for cakes
Sheffield Hallam University’s staff LGBT network, Signal, will be offering cakes for donations to help support Macmillan’s work with LGBT people as part of the […]
Introduction to Qualitative Research Data Analysis & Nvivo
New Workshop Date at City Campus – Wednesday 19 October, 9.30am – 3.30pm This workshop focuses on qualitative research analysis and involves using N-Vivo (version 10) software […]
Policy for Summative Assessment
Change effective from: 2016/17 Summary of change The Policy lists a number of statements relating to summative assessment. It draws together existing assessment policy, clarifies […]
Legal representation at meetings
Change effective from: 2016/17 Summary of change Following review of the University position regarding the attendance of a member of the legal profession at meetings […]
Methods of calculation of Integrated Masters honours classifications
Change effective from: 2016/17 Summary of change One of the methods used to calculate Integrated Masters honours classifications is changing. Method 1 is being retained- […]
Disciplinary Regulations for Students
Change effective from: 2016/17 Summary of change The Disciplinary Regulations for Students have been updated to align with other student regulations and policies. It should […]
Course Planning Guidance: International Student Work Placements
Change effective from: September 2016. Summary of change New guidance for Course Planners has been prepared by the University’s UKVI Compliance Manager (Registry Services) concerning the […]
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity (Contact Hours) Policy
Change effective from: September 2016. Summary of change Following consultation with faculties during 2015/16, the Academic Board has agreed a Student Engagement with Learning (Contact Hours) […]
Policy for the Verification of Assessment and Standardisation and Moderation of Marking
Change effective from: September 2016. Summary of change A new policy on the verification, standardisation and moderation of assessment has been developed to maintain the […]
Changes to Annual Review – Course Improvement Plans
Change effective from: August 2016. Summary of change The Course Review element of the Annual Review process has been redeveloped and is now re-titled as […]
We’re up for two awards at the “HE Oscars”
We’ve been shortlisted in two categories in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2016. Our double nomination, out of the 19 awards on offer, is […]
Get into cycling with Sheffield Hallam
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a potential pedaller, this September the University is offering staff a host of events to help you take to […]
Run for all 10k event
As proud organisers of the Sheffield, Yorkshire Half Marathon, Run For All are pleased to return to Sheffield and bring an exciting new 10K to […]
Ellie’s race for the Paralympics
“We will stop at nothing to be the future Paralympians.” Ellie Simpson studies BSc Sport Development with Coaching at Sheffield Hallam. She has cerebral palsy and […]
Your chance to volunteer at 2016 Graduation
Our 2016 UK Graduation ceremonies will take place at Sheffield City Hall from Monday 14 to Friday 25 November. Graduation is a memorable celebration. It […]
Train ticket collection machines on campus
Sheffield Hallam have partnered with East Midlands Trains to install two ticket collection machines on campus this September at the following locations: City Campus – […]
The ‘Hallam Help Points’ project
During the September and early October induction period, the Student Help Team will be running the Hallam Help Points project (formally Advice and Information Points). […]
The Disaster Artist: a night inside The Room with Greg Sestero
Friday 30 September, 7-10.30pm at the Charles Street Lecture Theatre The Five and Dime Picture Show are proud to present a very special final event with […]
Free taster yoga class or 20% discount on first block of classes
Yoga practice both relaxes and energises the body and mind and brings vitality, flexibility, strength, concentration, self-confidence and mental calm. Iyengar Yoga is a carefully […]
Beer & Bangers charity comedy night
Saturday 1 October at 7pm Trading bleating lambs for a barn full of laughter; visitors to Whirlow Hall Farm’s annual Beer & Bangers comedy night will be […]
Returning students becoming mentors
Learning through sharing Please tell students about our university-wide peer mentoring scheme where they can help a new student settle in gain volunteering experience for […]
10% off intruder alarms and CCTV systems from Safeguard Alarms
You may not be able to be on guard 24-hours a day, but thanks to CCTV cameras and other home security camera systems, you can […]
Wellbeing Services open door event
Student Wellbeing is holding an Open Door event for staff and students on Wednesday 21 September 10am – 4pm at Student Wellbeing, Level 1 Surrey […]
Liam and Rosa are running the Manchester Half Marathon!
On Sunday 16 October, Rosa & Liam are taking on the Manchester Half Marathon to improve the quality of life of men with advanced prostate cancer. […]
Do you want to pass on your career expertise to the next generation?
Do you have friends in other organisations who you think would be great Career mentors? The Career mentoring programme run by the Careers and Employability […]
Job of the Week
Job Title: Student Experience Information Officer Salary: £25,769 to £31,656 per annum, dependent on experience (fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity) The commitment […]
UK language policy after Brexit
Thursday 15 September, 11am – 5pm at the Peak Lecture Theatre Britain is leaving the European Union. The effects of this on various areas of […]
PWC Skills Bank Breakfast Briefings for staff
What is Skills Bank? How does it work and what does it mean for Sheffield Hallam? The Sheffield City Region Skills Bank is a fund […]
Outside Edge, a comedy by Richard Harris
The Stannington Players present the classic comedy Outside Edge from Thursday 8 September – Saturday 10 September at 7.30pm in the Lomas Hall, Church Street, Stannington. Roger is having […]
Win tickets to Off the Shelf – including Nick Clegg and Jack the Ripper
Off the Shelf has grown into one of the largest literary festivals in the UK, attracting some of the best known names in literature and […]
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: […]