15% discount on Hertz car hire
Contact your local Sheffield Hertz Branch today, to enjoy your 15% discount on car hire. Just call Hertz Sheffield and speak with Lisa or Abdul […]
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Culture Connect peer mentoring scheme
Wherever you’re from, you belong – join our Culture Connect peer mentoring scheme and meet people from all over the world! This mentoring scheme helps […]
Payroll deadline for September
Please note the revised deadline to allow processing due to the August Bank Holiday. All manager Requests, hard copy paperwork and SVL / External Examiner […]
Library & Student Support Services blog
We know that students get an overwhelming number of printed and digital information and in Library & Student Support we want to make information as […]
Cycle September
Cycle to Work Day is on Wednesday 13 September. This national event celebrates cycling as a method of travel and encourages everyone to get on […]
10% discount on electrical work
Nilec Electrical is a local company with capable, experienced electricians, fully trained and insured to BS7671 standards and Part P qualified. All electrical work undertaken: […]
Motivational Interviewing workshops
Now in its 13th year, the SHU MI workshop series has been delivered to over 3000 front line health, fitness and clinical practitioners. With a complete […]
Changes to absence recording process
In June we advised of a change to the absence recording process. As of 1 August, the SHU21 absence process has been replaced with new functions […]
National LGBT Survey
The government has launched a survey to understand the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) people living in the UK. This survey asks […]
Meanwhile, in the Library… Comics and graphic novels in the academic library
Adsetts and Collegiate Libraries are holding a new exhibition ‘Meanwhile, in the Library…’ which will look at how comics, graphic novels, cartoons, newspaper strips, caricatures and […]
Tipping the balance – help us to build on our green print strategy
The print balance you see on your PC desktop has been reset so you can keep an eye on the accumulating cost of your printing over […]
Finance Directorate update – changes to the Sales Ledger team
As of 1 August the Finance Sales Ledger team has a new structure in place and the cashiers office has been repurposed and renamed to […]
Digitisation of theses
The library has embarked on a project to retrospectively digitise the University’s bound theses. These distinct, purple-bound volumes have now been packed up and shipped […]
Email to Office 365
All staff email accounts have now been moved to Office 365 and public folders will be migrated later in the year. Thank you for bearing […]
Unlock Sheffield’s latest outdoor challenge! 20% discount on group booking
Stretching your mind in ways you didn’t know possible, Puzzlewoods is a scenario based challenge game that transports you to a time distant from our own. […]
Annual IT change restrictions start Monday
A reminder that the start of year IT change restrictions period begins on Monday, 7 August. In line with business best practice, this safeguards the University’s […]
Cyber security – we’re depending on you
As always, staff are asked to be on the lookout for potential phishing threats. The dangers of a successful attack could be particularly damaging to […]
Online study exploring pro-social behaviour
Participants are required for a study on pro-social behaviour. The study involves an online survey which will take up to 10 minutes to complete. Two […]
Heist Awards success
The Heist Awards celebrate the excellence and innovation of everyone involved in education marketing. After being shortlisted for several categories in this year’s HEIST awards, […]
Special Olympics Opening Ceremony
Tuesday 8 August, Bramall Lane Stadium. Special Olympics GB’s National Summer Games will be kicked off with this spectacular opening ceremony at Sheffield United’s Bramall […]
Discounted car parking with season ticket
Discounted parking rates are available to staff at the Kit Kat Car Park opposite the Fire Station on Eyre Street. Our partners at APCOA have launched […]
Blackboard upgrade: 28 to 30 July
This year’s Blackboard upgrade will run between the end of the day on Friday 28 July and continue until the end of Sunday 30 July. Staff […]
Transition Mentoring: learning through sharing
Our peer mentoring schemes support new students to make the successful transition into university life by matching them with a returning student. Joining our schemes […]
Childcare costs government scheme
In April 2017 the government introduced a new scheme for working parents to help pay with childcare costs. For every £8 that a parent pays […]
£30 for 3 months Hallam Active membership
Summer is here and so is our summer offer to help you on your way to shape up for the holidays. Join us today at […]
Help us to make the financial year end a success
The financial year end is coming which means that all outstanding finance transactions must be processed by 31 July. This will ensure that the financial […]
Discounted car parking with season ticket
Discounted parking rates are available to staff at the Kit Kat Car Park opposite the Fire Station on Eyre Street. Our partners at APCOA have launched […]
Contribution Pay – 2017
The deadline for 2017 Contribution Pay applications is confirmed as 29 September. Further information including the application form is available on the HR intranet site. […]
Library and Student Support Services an Introduction
There is a brand new training course available to book on Core Portal that we would like to draw your attention to. This course is […]
Interim Director of Communications appointed
Jacqui Robinson joins us on Monday 24 July as interim Director of Communications, leading our press, public affairs, staff engagement and social media communications. Jacqui […]
Survey: How the student voice is used in managing staff performance
Stella Jones-Devitt and Jill LeBihan (from the Directorate of Student Engagement, Evaluation and Research) are conducting research into the way the student voice is used in […]
Free initial financial planning review – Investec Wealth & Investment
Investec Wealth & Investment are specialist investment managers and look after clients’ savings, inheritance, pensions and other financial assets, by using their expertise and knowledge […]
Assistive Technology lunch byte sessions
The Disabled Student Support (DSS) Assistive Technology team, have put together a series of ‘lunch byte’ sessions for LSSS and professional services staff, on raising […]
Mindfulness Conference: Friday 21 July
Sheffield Hallam is hosting a Mindfulness Conference on Friday 21 July for its second year. The conference is being led by the Centre for Mindful […]
Lomas Live – Sat 8 July
The Lomas Hall presents: Lomas Live, Saturday 8 July – 12.15 – 6.30pm Featuring, Paul Hawksworth, Jeepstar, Millie Middleton, Floyd in the Flesh (special acoustic […]
10% discount on electrical work
Nilec Electrical is a local company with capable, experienced electricians, fully trained and insured to BS7671 standards and Part P qualified. All electrical work undertaken: […]
Briefing sessions on Regulation and Policy changes
Briefing sessions on Regulation and Policy changes for 2017/18 are available for all staff to book onto via Core Portal. Thursday, 27 July – morning […]
Workshop: Introduction to Qualitative Research Data Analysis & Nvivo
Wednesday 19 July, 9.30am – 3.30pm at Collegiate Campus This workshop focuses on qualitative research analysis and involves using N-Vivo (version 11 for PC) software to […]
Win 2 tickets for Sister Act by the Easy Street Theatre Company
A musical comedy presented by Easy Street Theatre Company about a lounge singer named Delores Van Cartier, whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses […]
Changes to sickness absence recording
What are we doing? This summer the University is changing the method for recording sickness absence from the existing paper based forms and returns to […]
Volunteer for Clearing
During Clearing we need to ensure that applicants are able to make an application to the University as quickly and smoothly as possible. Over 120 […]
Exhibit your art at ‘The Great Sheffield Art Show’
The Great Sheffield Art Show will take place on 18 and 19 November at The Millennium Gallery, for its 30th annual art exhibition in the heart of the city. Over […]
Real Junk Food Project – Secret Dinner Society
SHU has partnered up with a local social enterprise called the Real Junk Food Project (RJFP) to put on a dinner with a twist! The […]
Exclusive staff discount on a Nissan Leaf
Nissan have put together a fantastic offer for staff for their leading electric car – the Nissan Leaf. Owning an electric car has plenty of benefits, and […]
Travel to work survey results + next steps
In February, the sustainability team invited all University staff to take part in a staff travel survey. This survey aimed to assess the progress made […]
Beer and Bangers Comedy Nights
Saturday 24 June, doors open 7pm, Whirlow Hall Farm Trust, Whirlow Lane, S11 9QF Kick back and relax in the barn for an evening of […]
Pride Sheffield and Sheffield Pinknic – can you help?
Sheffield Hallam is proudly sponsoring Pride Sheffield and Sheffield Pinknic – can you help? Sheffield Hallam will have stalls at both Sheffield Pinknic and Pride Sheffield […]
10% discount on Havaianas – Meadowhall
Get 10% discount on your filpflops this summer at Havaianas, Meadowhall. This offer is valid on all products including customisation where you can customise your […]
Mindfulness Conference: Friday 21 July
Sheffield Hallam is hosting a Mindfulness Conference on Friday 21 July for its second year. The conference is being led by the Centre for Mindful […]
10% off The Green Brush Co. Decorators
The Green Brush Co. Decorators 10% off quoted price until 31st August 2017 when stating SHU staff Traditional and Environmentally Friendly Methods Interior and Exterior Work Wallpapering, […]
Email to Office 365: drop-in sessions for staff
The University staff email system is moving to a new version of Exchange in Office 365 hosted online (in the cloud). This gives individuals considerably […]
‘Everything flows’ Art exhibition
Tuesday 6 June, 6-8pm, Millennium Gallery Join us as we celebrate the launch of our new exhibition, Everything Flows, featuring work by Paul Barlow, Rose […]
In the fight against Cybersecurity, You are our last line of defence
The recent WannaCrypt/WannaCry attacks targeted hundreds of thousands of computers around the world, locking users out of their own data. The havoc caused in every […]
Sustainable Travel Fair
SHU Sustainability invite you to the Sustainable Travel fair at both City and Collegiate Campus. 5 June (World Environment Day): City Campus, 10am – 1pm […]
Mindfulness Conference: 21 July
Sheffield Hallam University will be hosting a Mindfulness Conference on Friday 21 July for the second year in a row. This is being led by […]
Eyam school: Whale of a Sale
On Saturday 10 June from 11am – 3pm Eyam School are holding a Table-Top sale to raise funds for the PTFA, Eyam Sports Association and […]
Bradfield Barrel Challenge 2017
Strideout Running Club and Bradfield Brewery are hosting a NEW Barrel Challenge! The challenge, teams of 8 people to carry a full 9 gallon cask, weighing […]
Impressions: community impact exhibition
16 – 19 May, 10am-8pm, Winter Gardens Impressions is a collection of exhibits, designed by Sheffield Hallam students, to represent the positive impact they have […]
Exchange in Office 365: DTS Drop in sessions for staff
The University staff email system is moving to a new version of Exchange in Office 365 hosted online (in the cloud). This gives individuals considerably […]
Stonewall – Chechen Crisis
As a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Sheffield Hallam University is committed to upholding the dignity and rights of LGBT people. Colleagues may have heard about human […]
National Three Peaks walking challenge
Clare Barnett (DEEP), Sarah Durkin (RIO), Susan Hall (Registry Services) & Jo Jenkins (Natural & Built Environment) are taking part in the National Three Peaks […]
Finance Directorate Closure: Thursday 18 May
The Finance Directorate will be closed on Thursday 18 May for a staff development event. Finance will be unable to process any transactions i.e. supplier […]
Data Centre move affecting IT services
As part of its modernisation programme to improve efficiency and reduce running costs, Digital Technology Services are moving one of its on-site data centres. This major […]
Questionnaire on Erasmus staff mobility – open to all staff
The Directorate of Global Engagement are inviting staff to answer a questionnaire about their experience of Erasmus staff mobility. Any member of staff may complete […]
Global Engagement Conference 15 June 2017
The Global Engagement Directorate is pleased to invite colleagues to this event which will launch the University’s new Global Engagement Plan and provide a forum […]
Higher Education Academy student surveys
The University has launched three surveys which give undergraduate (level 4 and 5) and postgraduate students the opportunity to provide feedback about their learning and […]
Hardy Plant Society: spring sale at the Botanical Gardens
Saturday 20 May 11am-2.30pm and Sunday 21 May 10am-1.30pm If you’re looking for something different for your garden, with free advice on how to care […]
P60 available to view and download by the 18th May Payday
Your P60 will be available to view and download by the 18 May Payday. You will be able to review this when checking your payslip in […]
Workshops: Introduction to Qualitative Research Data Analysis and Nvivo
Friday 16 June, 9.30am – 3.30pm at Collegiate Campus This workshop focuses on qualitative research analysis and involves using Nvivo (version 11 for PC) software to […]
Big bra bonanza!
The Students’ Union’s Women’s Group are collecting unwanted bras to be donated to Women’s Aid South Yorkshire. They have already collected 58, which is amazing- […]
‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ – a South Yorkshire Premiere!
10 – 13 May, 7.15pm with a Saturday matinee 2.15pm The Montgomery Theatre, Surrey Street, Sheffield Based on the classic comedy film starring Michael Caine […]
From International Development to Global Engagement
The Directorate of International Development (DID) has changed its name to the Global Engagement Directorate (GED) to reflect the University’s ambition to be globally engaged and […]
Staff get sneak peek of the newly opened STEM Centre
Around 130 staff members took the opportunity to get a sneak peek of our new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) facilities last week, ahead […]
Helping hands in Bosnia
This summer, Julia Allen, who heads the IT Service Desk in Digital Technology Services, will be travelling to Sarajevo to volunteer as a Shiatsu Therapist […]
Job of the Week
Job title: Head of Skills Salary: Senior Staff Grade – £50,034 to 53,034 per annum dependent on experience The Directorate of Library & Student Support […]
Online application form to be released for full-time postgraduate taught courses
The University will shortly be releasing an improved online application form for all full-time postgraduate taught courses; the online system will also be available for […]
Bakewell Food Festival
Sunday 30 April, 10am – 4pm, at Hartingtons, Bakewell, DE45 1AQ Come along to Bakewell’s annual food festival and witness the spectacle of two expert but […]
Surveys for undergraduate and postgraduate students
The University has just launched three surveys which give undergraduate (level 4 and 5) and postgraduate students the opportunity to provide feedback about their learning […]
Strideout running club: Couch-to-5k
Strideout Running Club are based in Sheffield and are an affiliated club for women and winners of the Run Group of the Year 2013 and 2015 […]
OUTCOME exhibition
From 3 – 12 May, 10am – 5pm in the Cantor Atrium Sheffield Hallam University/Sheffield Institute of Arts and SIGNAL, Sheffield Hallam’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, […]
10% off set up fees for Landlords or application fees for Tenants
2Roost Estate Agency has just expanded into Lettings and is committed to providing a trustworthy, honest and reliable service. The Lettings Manager, Anton, has over […]
South Yorkshire Premiere of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Based on the classic comedy film starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a hilarious, all singing, all-dancing romp full of high-jinx […]
Participants needed: Can exercise help you think?
This study aims to recruit people aged 55 and over. It is part of a masters dissertation project focusing on moderate intensity exercise, cognition in […]
Professor Andy Alderson: MERI Symposium Lecture
Tuesday 16 May, 6pm – 8pm, 9130 Cantor Building Negative reactions: Auxetics and related materials which do the opposite of what you expect, quite laterally! […]
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: […]
Bradfield Barrel Challenge 2017
Strideout Running Club and Bradfield Brewery are hosting a NEW Barrel Challenge! The challenge, teams of 8 people to carry a full 9 gallon cask, weighing […]
The Rise of the Business Girl: women and office work during and after the First World War
Thursday 18 May, 6 – 8pm, Peak Lecture Theatre One of the most dramatic changes to working lives has been the increase in the number […]
Move More Varsity victory
During March, alongside the official Varsity games, Move More challenged us to see which university, Sheffield Hallam or University of Sheffield, could clock up the most […]
Death Café
10 May, 11am – 2pm, Heart of the Campus Join us at this year’s Death Café As part of the national Dying Matters Awareness week 8-14 […]
Launch of new print online ordering system
A new online ordering system is now available from the Print Shop. By using the new site, you will be able to: Order anytime, anywhere Get […]
Stunning new space unveiled at City Campus
Open House events on Thursday 20 April Work was completed this week on a two-year refurbishment of Sheaf and EMB that has included the creation […]
Ladies lunch at Piccolino for SCCCC
SCCCC (Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care) aims to provide older people with a helping hand when they need it most. Our work helps older […]
A new HEA Principal Fellow for our University
Congratulations to Brian Irwin, Head of Digital Capability in Learning Enhancement and Academic Development, who has recently been awarded Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education […]
Participants required for a Stop Smoking study
Are you a current smoker who wishes to stop smoking? Would you be interested in being supported in your stop smoking attempt by an experienced […]
Free skydive fundraiser for Whirlow Hall farm Trust
Always wanted to skydive? Whirlow Hall farm Trust is organising an event you do not want to miss! Enjoy the highest skydive in the UK […]
DTS staff moves
Digital Technology Services staff are undergoing a series of relocations between now and the beginning of May. While porters are moving tables and chairs between […]
Learning from student disputes: Issue 3
The third issue of the Learning from Student Disputes blog is now available. This blog is for all staff, and aims to provide staff with […]
April payday is Tuesday 18th
Please note April Payday will be as normal on Tuesday 18 April 2017. Whilst this is a non-working day for many employees due to the […]
Donations for the Haven House Project
Sheffield charity Haven provides support to children and young people affected by domestic abuse. Each year an estimated 17000 children in the city are impacted by […]
Universities and Colleges Personal Healthcare Scheme
The Universities & Colleges Personal Healthcare Scheme with AXA PPP Healthcare are currently offering those who join within 6 weeks from 5 April 2017 the […]