Helping students to take a break in Adsetts library
In response to students who’ve told us that they would like to be able to take a break from PCs in the library without having […]
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Valentine’s Day raffle for Amy’s House
SHU Finance Directorate are raising money for our nominated charity – Amy’s House. Amy’s House is based in Sheffield and provides support and care for […]
Help students make their mark by volunteering in 2017
Every Thursday from 10am until 12pm, Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union (SHSU) will be running a drop in session in the Careers and Employability centre which focuses […]
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: […]
Password reset advice
People sometimes forget their IT log in password after the long Christmas break; this advice may be useful: You can reset your password using the go.shu.ac.uk/password […]
£1 Wednesday – 25 January
All items in all catering outlets are £1, when bought using your SHUcard, on Wednesday 25 January. Top up your SHUcard now and take advantage […]
International Women’s Day 2017
Wednesday 8 March marks International Women’s Day (IWD). Observed since 1909, it is a global celebration of respect, appreciation and recognition of women, while continuing to call […]
Job of the Week
Job Title: Events Coordinator (SIP) Salary: £21,843 to £25,298 per annum, dependent on experience (fixed term until 30/09/18) We are looking for an Events Co-ordinator […]
Final chance to showcase your talent at SHU Fest 2017
Deadline 11 January The International Experience Team is proud to present SHU Fest 2017 – a week-long extravaganza of music, performances, art and much, much […]
Holocaust Memorial Day 2017
Thursday 26 January, 10am – Friday January 27, 5pm To mark the occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day at Sheffield Hallam, there will be a small […]
Teaching and Assessment Essentials: a new look for our toolkits
Teaching and Assessment Essentials provides a set of toolkits to promote and support the ongoing development of academic practice. Following staff consultation and user feedback, […]
Have you thought about living in a co-housing community?
On the Brink Co-housing Community has bought Brincliffe House, a wonderful old house in Nether Edge, and has received planning permission to convert it from […]
The GoGlobal Fair is arriving soon
The GoGlobal Fair is offering students a life-changing opportunity to work and travel abroad as well as getting paid for it! From 11am to 3pm […]
Associate Lecturers: application and conversion process
As part of the process agreed between University management and the University and College Union (UCU), Associate Lecturers carrying out work for the University over […]
Be careful when you click – watch out for Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malware used for hijacking data, in which the attacker encrypts data making it inaccessible and demands payment for the decryption key. It […]
Mentoring scheme for students
Please tell your students about our university-wide peer mentoring scheme where returning students can apply to become mentors and new students can receive support to settle […]
January enrolment 2016/7
This year’s January enrolment period is taking place from 10 January – 30 January, with further events in February. All January events will be taking place in Arundel […]
Palestine in the Trump era: is it all bad?
Professor Ilan Pappé (University of Exeter) will deliver this talk on Monday 20 February, 7pm at Peak Lecture Theatre (Room 527, Owen Building). The event is […]
Sustainable Restaurant Association talk
Find out more about how you can make a difference about animal welfare and sustainability in the catering trade. We are pleased to host Martina […]
Learning from Student Disputes – Issue 2
The second issue of the Learning from Student Disputes blog is now available. This blog is for all staff, and aims to provide support to deal […]
SHU refugee mentoring scheme – interested in getting involved?
In partnership with Voluntary Action Sheffield, and with support from Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Hallam is setting up a refugee mentoring scheme. The aim of […]
Free meditation and positive thinking courses
Brahma Kumaris are running some free wellbeing courses on positive thinking, self-esteem and meditation at Hallam. Positive Thinking – Face life’s challenges with a more positive […]
Rock of Ages
It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980’s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace and liquor flow […]
Changes to Secretary and Registrar’s Directorate (SRD)
In line with the revised University leadership structure, the Secretary and Registrar’s Directorate (SRD) ceased to exist on the on 3 January 2017. The services […]
All Inclusive – last chance to book
Half-day Symposium on Inclusive Practice Wednesday 18 January, 9.30 – 12.30 at The Council Chamber, Sheffield Town Hall This half day symposium is an opportunity for all […]
Cycle to the Moon challenge
SCCCC (Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care), who provide services for elderly people, are looking for individuals, groups, teams and organisations to take part in […]
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: […]
New Year wellbeing resolutions
Wanting to pick a New Year’s resolution but struggling to think of one? The staff wellbeing site’s “Tip of the Month” for January contains ideas […]
Win a Sheffield Hallam hoodie!
Wrap up warm this New Year with a Sheffield Hallam hoodie! Eview is offering staff the chance to win a Hallam hoodie in this edition […]
Anti-bribery training survey
The University remains committed to tackling and preventing bribery and corruption in all its forms, both in the UK and in our work with overseas […]
Dinnington Operatic Society presents ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’
21–28 January at The Lyric Theatre, Dinnington Chase away those winter blues with the award-winning Dinnington Operatic Society this January! Traditional panto fun for all the […]
Flybe competition winners
In Autumn 2016, Sheffield Hallam joined forces with Doncaster Sheffield Airport and their partner airline Flybe to offer all SHUcard users the chance to win […]
Congratulations to our new National Teaching Fellows and to our GRAD project team
Congratulations to Elizabeth Smart, Principal Lecturer in Law and Andrew Middleton, Head of Academic Practice and Learning Innovation in LEAD, who have just been awarded National […]
Christmas celebrations in Hallam View
Join us for your Christmas celebration Enjoy a delicious festive three-course feast with views across Hallam Square at Hallam View in the Owen Building. Lunch […]
Staff discount at Thor’s Tipi Bar
24 November – 31 December Thor’s Tipi Bar is a fun and unique experience nestled in the heart of the city. This Nordic bolt-hole welcomes […]
Mini-REF 2017
Mini-REF, the University’s periodic research review, will be taking place during the first half of 2017. It is an internal exercise that occurs every 18 […]
£1 Wednesday – 25 January
All items in all catering outlets for £1, when bought using your SHUcard on Wednesday 25 January. Top up your SHUcard now and take advantage […]
Donations needed: suit drive for The Suit Works
The Venture Matrix team are seeking donations of unwanted suits, shirts, ties, shoes and smart casual clothing, in good condition for Sheffield based social enterprise […]
Job of the Week
Job Title: Disability Administrator Salary: £18,412 to £21,220 (pro rata) dependent on experience (fixed term until 31/07/17) The Disabled Student Support team aims to provide […]
Deadlines for January payroll
Manager requests and other pay affecting changes: The deadline for January 2017 payroll for manager requests and any other changes affecting January payroll will need to […]
University Carol Service
The University Carol Service will be held on Tuesday 20 December from 1pm-1.45pm in Hallam Hall (Floor 6 Owen). Come and join this short, traditional service […]
Aspire mentoring scheme for female academics – application open
Aspire is a Sheffield Hallam mentoring scheme developed for female academics to support them in their career trajectory. The programme was launched in April 2013. […]
Power shutdowns in EMB, Sheaf and Norfolk: 16-18 December 2016
To enable electrical works to be completed as part of the STEM development, there will be a full power shutdown in both EMB and Sheaf […]
Development Event: Module evaluation good practice in the sector
25 January 2017 – 12.30 to 14.30 Surrey-5520 Module evaluation: good practice in the sector considers how good practice incorporated into module evaluation can assist […]
Rock of Ages – 22-25 February
It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980’s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace and liquor flow […]
Government funding to boost number of underprivileged students in higher education
Almost £13 million in government funding has been awarded to a major partnership, which Hallam is part of, to help increase the number of young […]
Sustainable Restaurant Association talk
The Sustainable Restaurant Association will be holding a talk about sustainability in the catering industry and animal welfare, where you can find out more about how […]
The Abbeydale Singers’ Christmas concert – Saturday 17 December
The Abbeydale Singers’ Christmas Concert, ‘O Magnum Mysterium!’, Musical Director – Kevin Haighton, will be held in St Mark’s Church, Broomhill at 7.30 pm on Saturday 17 December. […]
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 […]
Win tickets to the Curzon Cinema this Christmas
Struggling for a Christmas present or just fancy a festive trip to the flicks? We have some free tickets to indulge your festive film needs at Curzon […]
Loxley Silver Band – carols and festive music
Come and see the Loxley Silver Band perform a range of Carols and Festive music at various venues across Sheffield throughout December. For a full […]
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: […]
Cybercrime – how to protect yourself and the University
The December holiday period, when online retail activity peaks, is a particularly rewarding time of year for cyber criminals. You can help protect yourself – […]
International exchange event
The International Experience team have organised a student-led international exchange event on Tuesday 6 December from 2–4pm in the Heartspace Café. This event is primarily targeted at students […]
Our Prevent duty
The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, places a duty on higher education institutions, amongst others, to have due regard to the need to prevent people […]
British Heart Foundation – Chase the Pud
Sunday 11 December, 11am at Tudor Square Dress up as Santa and chase the pud along a 1 mile fun-run or walk to raise money […]
Staff discount at Silversmiths – 15% off
Exciting times at Silversmiths! They’ve just had a refurbishment and extended their opening hours. To celebrate their all new daytime opening, they would like to […]
Job of the Week
Job Title: School and Colleges Administrator Salary: £18,412 to £21,220 per annum dependent on experience (fixed term until 31/07/17) The UK Student Recruitment Team plays […]
University Carol Service
The University Carol Service will be held on Tuesday 20 December from 1pm-1.45pm in Hallam Hall (Floor 6 Owen). Come and join this short, traditional service […]
Finance Directorate closing at 4pm – Thursday 1 December
The Finance Directorate will be closing at 4pm on Thursday 1 December. Finance will be unable to process any transactions i.e. supplier payments, sales invoice […]
iPad loan service now available
The University recently announced changes to its Equipment Policy to facilitate mobile and flexible working, and support the move to online management of assessment in […]
Disney On Ice: Frozen ticket discount
Disney On Ice presents Frozen is heading to the Sheffield Arena from 14-18 December. Enter a fantastical winter wonderland beyond your imagination when Disney On Ice […]
Equality in Motion – free film screening for staff
We’re delighted to announce the fifth of our film nights in our Equality in Motion series to support Sheffield Hallam’s commitment to equality, diversity and […]
Christmas celebrations in Hallam View
Join us for your Christmas celebration Enjoy a delicious festive three-course feast with views across Hallam Square at Hallam View in the Owen Building. Lunch […]
The Sheffield street trees debacle – an avoidable crisis
Tuesday 6 December, from 5pm, Charles Street room 12.0.06 The Sheffield street tree crisis continues to make headlines for all the wrong reasons. Sheffield is renowned […]
‘Sit down, Shut up and Listen’ – how not to deal with disruption in the classroom
Tuesday 13 December 2016, 1 – 3pm, Collegiate campus (venue TBC) Have you experienced disruptive behaviour in your classes? What is the best way to […]
Drop-in travel surgeries
Sustainable travel experts Inmotion! will be coming to the University in December and January to host drop-in travel surgeries. This is part of the University’s […]
10% at MobiTech smartphone and tablet repair
MobiTech Sheffield specialise in the quick and efficient repairs of most smartphone and tablets. We offer both a walk in, While-U-Wait Service if you are […]
All Inclusive! – half day symposium
Wednesday 18 January 2017, 9.30am – 12.30pm, Sheffield Town Hall Council Chamber This half day symposium is an opportunity for all university staff to learn […]
Cinderella, a pantomime
The Stannington Players present their annual family panto, Cinderella, at the Lomas Hall, Church Street, Stannington, S6 6DB. Thursday 8 December to Saturday 10 December at […]
Win a festive lunch for four people at Silversmiths Restaurant
Christmas is just around the corner and to celebrate we’re offering the chance to win a Christmas lunch feast for four in December at Silversmiths. […]
Join us for Etsy Made Local this Christmas at Sheffield Town Hall!
Hosted by the Sheffield Sellers on Etsy team, the market will have over 50 high quality stalls from local makers and artists where you’ll be […]
Demystifying DLHE and understanding meaningful data
Friday 9 December 10.30 – 11.30, Charles Street, 12.6.06 Following on from the successful Not Just Numbers event held in July 2016, the Student Engagement, Evaluation […]
Finance Directorate through to the UK Employee Engagement Awards finals!
We are proud to announce that we are finalists in the 2016 UK Employee Engagement Awards in association with People Insight. Our nomination in the […]
Class of 2016 graduation – livestream and schedule
Between Monday 14 – Friday 25 November more than 7,000 students will graduate from Hallam, in front of an audience of over 30,000 family and […]
Severe weather guidance for staff
With winter fast approaching please could all staff take the time to familiarise themselves with the Severe Weather Conditions – Guidance for Staff information. Please could […]
Opportunity for academic staff to engage with the Digital Learning Project
Sheffield Hallam’s Digital Learning Project needs input from academics to understand the current realities of teaching and learning with digital technologies at a local level, […]
Get involved with SHU Fest 2017
The International Experience Team is proud to present SHU Fest 2017 – a week-long extravaganza of music, performances, art and much, much more! Join us […]
BBC Radio 4 Any Questions event
Friday 25 November, doors open at 6.45pm UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park It’s your chance to ask a question and influence the debate with BBC […]
Job of the Week
Job Title: Business Administrator (0.6fte / 22.2 hours per week) Salary: £18,412 to £21,220 (pro rata) per annum dependent on experience We are looking for […]
Disney On Ice: Frozen ticket discount
Disney On Ice presents Frozen is heading to the Sheffield Arena from 14-18 December. Enter a fantastical winter wonderland beyond your imagination when Disney On Ice […]
Catalyst: festival of creativity
Throughout 2016, our students and academic experts are working with local artists, makers and the people of Sheffield on a series of creative projects and […]
Changes to module codes (ESCM programme)
Over the past few months the Enhancing Student and Curriculum Management (ESCM) programme has undertaken a fundamental restructure and recoding of the module records in […]
Hospitality masterclass tasting events
We are pleased to announce this year’s Hospitality masterclass events. The purpose of these events is to bring together SHU students, staff, local hospitality employers […]
Christmas celebrations in Hallam View
Join us for your Christmas celebration Enjoy a delicious festive three-course feast with views across Hallam Square at Hallam View in the Owen Building. Lunch […]
Do you enjoy singing and can you hold a tune?
Award-winning Dronfield area-based theatre group is looking for singers (particularly males) to supplement a company of around 30 performers as they present a musical revue […]
Reporting cases of measles
There have recently been a number of cases of measles in the Sheffield area. The University and the Medical Centre have taken action to encourage […]
Join us for Etsy Made Local this Christmas at Sheffield Town Hall!
Hosted by the Sheffield Sellers on Etsy team, the market will have over 50 high quality stalls from local makers and artists where you’ll be […]
Social Media for learning in HE conference at SHU
On Friday 16 December SHU will host #SocMedHE16 – the second Social Media for Learning in Higher Education conference. This year we have 35 papers, workshops and […]
Street View: Photographs of Urban Life
Museums Sheffield invites Sheffield Hallam staff to a special evening viewing of Street View: Photographs of Urban Life and find out more about the works on […]
Minding the Gaps: REACTing to improve BME attainment
On 29 November, Student Engagement, Evaluation and Research (StEER) is hosting a Sheffield Hallam University staff conference focussing on understanding and addressing the degree classification attainment gap […]
Sheffield launches Help us Help campaign
Sheffield BID (Business Improvement Direct) has launched a new campaign, Help us Help to support those who are begging on our streets. People find themselves on […]
Network upgrade – Friday 25 November
Digital Technology Services is continuing with its work to upgrade the University’s IT network which involves some planned service outages. The next of these will […]
Equality in Motion – free film screening for staff
We’re delighted to announce the fifth of our film nights in our Equality in Motion series to support Sheffield Hallam’s commitment to equality, diversity and […]
Apprenticeships Levy – Breakfast Briefings for Staff
The government’s apprenticeship reform plans set out ambitions to radically overhaul the development, delivery and funding of apprenticeships in England. Plans include an acceleration in […]
Annual WEST film night – screening of Mustang
Join us for the annual WEST (Women in Engineering, Science and Technology) film night on Friday 18 November in the Void at 6pm: Mustang Critically […]
Hollowford Christmas Market, Castleton
Saturday 3 December, 11am – 5pm The Hollowford Centre in Castleton is opening it’s doors for it’s 6th annual Christmas Market. The market is indoors and […]
New website for Learning Enhancement and Academic Development (LEAD)
We are pleased to launch a new website for LEAD. This site has been designed not just to inform you of who we are and what we […]
British Heart Foundation – Chase the Pud
Sunday 11 December, 11am at Tudor Square Dress up as Santa and chase the pud along a 1 mile fun-run or walk to raise money […]
Careers and Employability drop-in
Have you never needed to hire a student or have considered it but were unsure of the costs? Then this is the opportunity to find […]