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Severe weather: guidance for staff
With winter fast approaching, please take the time to familiarise yourself with the Severe Weather Conditions – Guidance for Staff information. Please also review and update any […]
All-staff Strategy update events: video and slides now available
In July, the Vice-Chancellor, together with members of the University Leadership Team, hosted three Strategy update events for all staff. You can now view the […]
Universities and the new growth economy
In January, the government published its approach to addressing long-term challenges in the UK economy in its proposed Industrial Strategy Green Paper. This included proposals […]
Survey for teaching staff: technology enhanced learning
We are interested in your experience and beliefs surrounding technology enhanced learning (TEL) at SHU and in education generally. Please spare around 15 minutes to complete […]
Ah!Media Education Strategy Forums
The Association of University Legal Practitioners has made universities aware of concerns regarding cancellation charges levied by the company Ah!Media, which offers ‘free’ delegate places […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vice-Chancellor appointed as TEF Chair
Vice-Chancellor Professor Chris Husbands has been named as the first Chair of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) following a recruitment process led by government. He […]
Are you ready for the stampede?
This summer a herd of elephant sculptures will descend on Sheffield for the biggest public art event the city has ever seen, in support of […]
New Chief Executive and new President for Hallam Union
There are some exciting changes at Hallam Union to share with University staff. Firstly, Julie Byrd has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of […]
Taster event for careers-led education
Is your child interested in a career in medicine or healthcare? Perhaps they love sport but also enjoy sciences? Or maybe they are quite technical […]
New city centre Weight Watchers group
A new Weight Watchers group has just started meeting at Jurys Inn on Eyre Street in the city centre, conveniently located for SHU staff. The meetings take […]
Vice-Chancellor’s official installation
Professor Chris Husbands was formally installed as our fourth Vice-Chancellor in an official ceremony which took place at Sheffield Cathedral at the end of May. Guests […]
Pond Street road closures and restricted pedestrian access: 31 May-10 June
As part of the ongoing refurbishment works at Sheaf and EMB at City Campus, traffic and footpath restrictions will be in place on Pond Street […]
Subscribe to the Vice-Chancellor’s blog
You may know that our Vice-Chancellor has a blog, which he posts on regularly. This is accessible from the staff intranet homepage. But did you […]
High Storrs School car boot sale
High Storrs School PTA are holding their annual car boot, plant and craft sale on Sunday 8 May, 10am-1pm. Booking form and more information can […]
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Change effective from: Immediate effect Summary of change The RPL policy was refreshed in April 2015. It covers Recognition of Prior Certificated (RPCL) and Experiential […]
Collaborative Course Leader (role title and definition)
Change effective from: September 2015 Summary of change A revised role definition and title for Collaborative Course Leader (CCL) was approved by the Academic Quality, […]
Threshold Standards for Supporting Learning with Technology Policy
Change effective from: 2015/16 Summary of change The policy sets out mandatory minimum Threshold Standards to ensure that all subject areas meet the University’s expectations […]
The Quality Manual
Change effective from: January 2016 Summary of change All the University’s existing quality procedures (validation, annual and periodic review, modifications, external examiners, collaborative provision, etc.) […]
Maximum duration regulation (Regulation 1 in Standard Assessment Regulations)
Change effective from: 2016/17 Summary of change The Standard Assessment Regulations for 2016/17 now include maximum durations for undergraduate courses. Maximum durations for postgraduate courses […]
Fitness to Study
Change effective from: 2016/17 Summary of change Student Fitness to Study Regulations were approved by Academic Board on 15 December 2015. These new regulations build […]
Level 7 pass mark – including pass and merit ranges
Change effective from: 2016/17 Summary of change In order to bring the University in line with the HE sector and to comply with accreditation requirements […]
Team Hallam runs the Yorkshire Half Marathon-Sheffield
Staff at Sheffield Hallam are lacing up their running shoes to take on the stunning (but steep!) Plusnet Yorkshire Half Marathon-Sheffield this Sunday to raise money for […]
Introductory meetings with the Vice-Chancellor
Thank you to staff who attended one of the Vice-Chancellor’s four introductory meetings, which were held last week across both campuses. At these, Professor Chris Husbands delivered a […]
Vice-Chancellor’s blog
Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chris Husbands, has recently published his first blog post. You can also find a link to the VC’s blog on the intranet homepage.
Student personal safety advice
We have recently consolidated the advice on personal safety that we provide to our students. This can be found on the Students’ Union website as well […]
Get ready for £1 Wednesday with SHUcard
On 21 October, £1 Wednesday is coming to all catering outlets operated by Catering Services. Any item usually priced upwards of £1 will only cost £1 for […]
Free staff screening of Pride
We’re proud to announce the first of our regular film nights, Equality in Motion, being launched in support of our commitment to equality and diversity […]
Charles Street: link bridge installation and road closure
We are approaching the final phase of the Charles Street project. Installation of the Corin Mellor-designed bridge, which will link the new Charles Street building […]