SHU Hospitality – cheese and wine tasting
Wednesday 16 March, 6pm-8pm, Owen 1239 We are pleased to announce the latest of our SHU Hospitality Tasting Events: a tasting of the best British […]
Articles by Jill Richards
SITS:Vision (SITS) and SITS Online/My Student Record upgrade
The corporate student records system, SITS:Vision (known locally as SITS), which we use in SHU for all student and curriculum records management is due to […]
Day pass kiosk in the libraries
On Monday 7 March, the day pass kiosks at both libraries were switched on; students and staff can use these kiosks to gain access if they […]
10% discount at Bespoke Bathroom Solutions
Bespoke Bathroom Solutions now offers a 10% discount for all SHU staff. At Bespoke Bathroom Solutions we provide stunning solutions and individual designs to all […]
Relaunch of SITS:Vision (SITS)
Over the last 18 months, the Enhancing Student and Curriculum Management (ESCM) programme has been working with faculties and directorates to improve and develop the […]
The Yellow Caribou Readers
The Yellow Caribou Readers are a book group looking to attract new members. Meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month at The University Arms […]
‘In Conversation’ with the Rt Hon. David Willetts
Wednesday 23 March, 6pm Firth Hall, University of Sheffield This event is a unique opportunity to listen to David Willetts discuss a wide range of […]
Academic Leaders’ Programme – cohort two applications now being accepted
Leadership in an academic environment is both challenging and fundamental to the success of the University. In order to support your personal leadership development, the Academic Leaders’ […]
Assessment Journey Programme Bulletin
The March edition of the Assessment Journey Programme Bulletin is now available with the latest progress update, new resources, case studies and more.
Colour Dash in Bluebell Wood
Charlotte Mayor from Accommodation Services will be taking part in the Bluebell Wood Colour Dash on Saturday 30 April to help raise money for Bluebell […]
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: […]
Win tickets to Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (now closed)
As part of the Outdoor City Weekender, the annual Sheffield Adventure Film Festival has more than 100 of the best adventure, travel and extreme sports films […]
SHU Fest 2016
SHU Fest 2016 starts on 29 February for a week-long celebration of the talent and diversity of our students and staff. There are events every day across […]
Job of the Week
Job Title: Senior Disability Adviser (Mental Health) Salary: £32,600 to £36,672 per annum dependent on experience (fixed term maternity cover until 21/03/17) Disabled Student Support […]
Nominees for the Information and Consultation Committee
The following nominations have been received for the Information and Consultation Committee: Administrative Joanna Heery – ACES Rachel Pye – SRD Jennifer Robinson – D&S […]
Free staff screening of Suffragette
We’re proud to announce the third of our regular film nights, Equality in Motion, in our continued support of equality, diversity and inclusion at Sheffield […]
Social Justice Week – 9 March
Budding lawyers and criminologists will be shining a spotlight on social justice in a week-long series of events looking at a number of global issues including […]
University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day
Thursday 3 March – Wellbeing Fair, Heart of the Campus, 11am–2pm This annual, national event is aimed at staff and students across higher education and this year […]
20% discount at Victoria’s Snooker Academy
Victoria’s Snooker Academy is a new world-class facility based in the centre of Sheffield. Home to a number of professionals and managed by professional snooker […]
Handling personal data: our responsibilities
You may have read news reports last week of a data security breach at the University of Greenwich, highlighting again the risk to universities of […]
Academic Leaders’ Programme: Professor Norman Wienand
The leadership paradox – leadership without leaders? Thursday 25 February, 12.15 – 1.45pm (lunch will be provided) City Campus Event: A personal view of leadership […]
#SHUhellomynameis campaign: free lecture
You are invited to a free lecture to introduce you to the #SHUhellomynameis campaign on Wednesday 6 April, 3 – 4pm at Heart of the Campus lecture […]
Explore Science and Engineering at Hallam
Saturday 19 March, 1-4pm, the Atrium Heartspace Sheffield Hallam University welcomes members of the public to experience the work that we do across the sciences […]
10% discount at Bespoke Bathroom Solutions
Bespoke Bathroom Solutions now offer a 10% discount for all SHU staff. At Bespoke Bathroom Solutions we provide stunning solutions and individual designs to all […]
Make your nominations for the Facilities Directorate Making a Difference Awards
This is your last chance to send your nominations for the Facilities Directorate Customer Award. This is an opportunity for you, our customer, to nominate […]
Flower workshop with Meadowsweet
‘Couture’ handbags: Saturday 9 April, 10am-12.30pm Learn the tricks for making a fantastic flower-filled handbag to wow your friends! You will cover an up-cycled container […]
Academic Leaders’ Programme: Rachel Cockman
The Role of Power in the Construction of Academic Identities Friday 4 March, 1pm-4pm, City Campus Rachel has spent the last three years exploring leadership, […]
IT security: email phishing scams
From time to time, staff and students may receive suspicious emails from apparently reputable sources, which usually request confidential information regarding your financial accounts, loans, […]
Big SHU Quiz
Wednesday 2 March, 6pm-9pm, Hallam View, Level 6 This exciting quiz consists of 10 themed picture and question rounds. Enter a team of up to […]
Academic Leaders’ Programme: Professor Jennifer Saul
Implicit Bias and Stereotype Threat in Academia Thursday 10 March, 12.15pm-1.45pm at the City Campus. Jennifer Saul is Professor of Philosophy at the University of […]
Health workers team up with academics to tackle addiction
Academics from the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice are spearheading two events as part of Social Justice Week, which will build on research published […]
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: […]
Cosmic Rays, Climate Change and Homeland Security
Café Scientifique Sheffield, Monday 7 March, 7pm Ft. Prof Lee Thompson from The University of Sheffield On Earth we are constantly bombarded by elementary particles produced when […]
Win tickets to see Owen Jones as part of Off the Shelf (now closed)
Owen Jones was born in Sheffield, grew up in Stockport, and studied history at Oxford. His first book, the international bestseller Chavs, was long-listed for […]
15% off running gear
The Sheffield branch of Up and Running is offering Sheffield Hallam staff a 15% discount (10% on electrical) on all purchases, excluding sale items, during […]
Assessment Journey Programme Newsletter
The new edition of the Assessment Journey Programme Newsletter is available to view. This months’s edition features items on Assessment Essentials – the latest, Sharing […]
LGBT+ History month – screening of ‘Families Like Ours’
February is LGBT+ History month and Sheffield Hallam’s LGBT+ and staff network SIGNAL invites staff to celebrate with a free documentary screening of ‘Families Like Ours’ on Monday […]
Win tickets to Outlines Festival (now closed)
Outlines is a brand-new, one-day festival held on Saturday 27 February and organised by the brains behind Tramlines to add a dose of winter festival fun to […]
Opening the doors to old and new
Sheffield Hallam is beginning 2016 by opening the doors two new buildings in the city centre. In January, the former Head Post Office (HPO) opened […]
Discounted tickets for Outlines Festival
Outlines is a brand-new, one-day festival dreamed up by the brains behind Tramlines to add a dose of winter festival fun to some of Sheffield’s […]
Road closures and volunteers required – Plusnet Yorkshire Half Marathon
The 2016 Plusnet Yorkshire Half Marathon in Sheffield is taking place on Sunday 10 April. For this year’s event, the course will remain unchanged with […]
Set up a staff reading group
Want to do something new this year? Do you enjoy reading? Why not think about setting up a lunch time or after work reading group […]
Finance system downtime
There is a planned upgrade of our e5 Finance system on Friday 19 February at 3pm until lunchtime on Tuesday 23 February. The system and […]
National launch of the Dyslexic Academic Network
A support, advocacy, information and policy development forum for researchers and lecturers with dyslexia in Higher Education. This will be the first-ever opportunity for dyslexic […]
Accepted for publication? Deposit in SHURA
Publishing Open Access is about to become more important than ever. On 1 April 2016 new regulations come into place. If you want your work […]
Job of the Week
Job Title: Acquisitions Officer Salary: £21,605 to £25,023 per annum dependent on experience The Acquisitions Officer is a new post created to support the Library […]
SHU Space & Place Group workshop: call for papers
Does your discipline engage with matters of space and place? The interdisciplinary SHU Space and Place Group was set up in 2012 by Jenny Blain […]
Nominations open for the Facilities Directorate Customer Award
Nominations are now open for the Facilities Directorate Customer Award. This is an opportunity for you, our customer, to nominate a member of Facilities Directorate […]
10% discount at Savills Barbers
Come and visit the award-winning team at Savills Barbers, 118 Devonshire Street and relax with a free beer (or tea/coffee!) in our vintage 1920s-inspired barber […]
Upcoming events by Sheffield Hallam students
The Cathedral Archer Project has been chosen as one of the charities benefiting from Sheffield Hallam Event students’ final projects. This year, 15 groups are fundraising […]
Bridget Riley: Venice and Beyond, Paintings 1967-1972
Museums Sheffield invites you to the launch event for Bridget Riley: Venice and Beyond, Paintings 1967-1972 on Wednesday 17 February, 6- 8pm, Graves Gallery. Bridget Riley is […]
Official response to the HE Green Paper
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) published the long-awaited Green Paper on Higher Education: teaching excellence, social mobility and student choice on 6 […]
Race to Escape team building event
Want to develop as a team? Ready for a challenge? You could represent your department in an exciting team building competition. Brought to you by […]
Free SHUWellness workshops for SHU staff
Did you know that the SHUWellness service run a series of bite-sized workshops for SHU staff? Subjects include Applied Relaxation; Weight Management; Resilience; and Initial […]
Update on IT Help Points at Collegiate
Following feedback on the IT Help Points at Collegiate, we are reviewing how we provide IT advice to our students and exploring the best way […]
10% discount at Bespoke Bathroom Solutions
Bespoke Bathroom Solutions now offer a 10% discount for all SHU staff. At Bespoke Bathroom Solutions we provide stunning solutions and individual designs to all […]
Discount on Tourers and Trailers servicing and repairs
10% Discount on touring caravans and motorhome servicing and repairs. Tourers & Trailers offer servicing & repairs at your home or in storage. Backed by the […]
Big SHU Quiz
Wednesday 2 March, 6pm-9pm, Hallam View, Level 6 Quiz entrants wanted for the Big SHU Quiz! This exciting quiz consists of 10 themed picture and […]
Street Life: photography exhibition
Street Life is an exhibition of photographs by Roger Baker and Christiane Thalmann. The exhibition will run from 9 February – 19 March at the […]
15% off running gear
The Sheffield branch of Up and Running is offering Sheffield Hallam staff a 15% discount (10% on electrical) on all purchases, excluding sale items, during […]
10% discount at MAV Plastering
MAV Plastering – a quality service from a reliable plasterer. Residential and commercial jobs taken. 10% discount to SHU staff. Call Michael on 07930 202701 […]
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: […]
Community Spirit competition: voting now open
The Johnstone’s Trade Community Spirit competition is an exciting opportunity for you to paint a brighter future for a local charity or community group/project by […]
Staff travel to work survey
The Sustainability team would like to better understand how staff travel. This survey will help us establish a baseline for how staff travel to and […]
Introductory meetings with the Vice-Chancellor
As you may have read on the Vice-Chancellor’s blog, he is hosting events open to all staff, in the week of 1 February. At each […]
National Student Survey 2016
The 2016 National Student Survey for final year students will go live at Sheffield Hallam University on Monday 1 February. What is the NSS? All […]
Pull on your trainers for The Plusnet Half Marathon
Here’s a great opportunity to take on a challenge that will help you get fitter and support the vital work of some wonderful charities. Thousands […]
Free staff screening of Carol
We’re proud to announce the second of our regular film nights, Equality in Motion, to support our commitment to equality and diversity as a University. […]
Take part in a Channel 4 cookery competition
Represent Sheffield in ‘My Kitchen Rules’, a new cookery series hosted by Steve Jones to find the best amateur cooking enthusiasts in the UK. 7 […]
Print shop open week
The Print Shop will be hosting a Print Discovery Week from Monday 8 February until Thursday 11 February. It will be an opportunity to meet the […]
Vacancies for external members on the Board of Governors: call for nominations
The Board of Governors has vacancies for external members. A person who is employed at the University is not eligible for these appointments to the […]
SITS:Vision (SITS/SI) and My Student Record upgrade – April
The corporate student records system SITS:Vision (known locally as SITS or SI) used for all student and curriculum records management is due to be upgraded as […]
Win £15 of credit on your SHUcard! (now closed)
You’ll know it as your staff ID and building access pass, but did you know that your SHUcard can also be used to pay for […]
Inspirational women photography exhibition
Do you know an inspirational woman? Perhaps someone who has inspired you, is a role model, has triumphed against adversity or achieved something to be […]
Job of the Week
Job Title: Senior Administrator (Placements) Salary: £21,605 to £25,023 per annum, dependent on experience The Employability and Partnerships Team provides a crucial role within the […]
Wine and Wisdom Quiz for St Luke’s Hospice
Some of you will be familiar with the very popular Wine & Wisdom quizzes that George Windsor and Dan Riddington-Young hosted at SHU. After George’s […]
Volunteer with Young Enterprise
Young Enterprise, the UK’s leading enterprise and financial education charity, are looking for volunteers in the South Yorkshire area to help in a number of […]
Cancer and palliative care showcase event
Wednesday 18 May, 10am – 1pm – Collegiate Crescent Campus Join us for this showcase event for Health and Wellbeing staff/students and external partners who are […]
Employee wellbeing site survey
The YOU@SHU staff wellbeing site is currently being refreshed and we would appreciate staff feedback on the site to direct improvements. Please complete the following […]
Change to IT Help Points
From next week we will run the IT Help Points from a single physical location at City (on level 4 of the Atrium) in preparation […]
10% discount at Louro Iberian deli
Louro, a fine Iberian delicatessen in the heart of The Moor Market Sheffield, is offering a 10% discount on all in-store food purchases. On offer […]
Staff travel to work survey
The Sustainability team would like to better understand how staff travel. This survey will help us establish a baseline for how staff travel to and […]
New preferred suppliers for temporary agency workers
The University has recently completed a tender process and engaged A for Appointments and Dutton International to be our preferred suppliers for temporary staff up […]
Sheffield City Opera presents: A Night At The Opera
Sung in English, the Sheffield City Opera will be performing a dramatised programme in full costume. Be captivated by the charms of Carmen, relive the […]
IT security – working offsite
Do you ever access emails or files using personal equipment or offsite? While it can be a very convenient way of working, University staff have […]
Get a £10 voucher for Mayfield Massage Therapy
Mayfield Massage Therapy are offering a £10 voucher to SHU staff who complete the following survey about how stress and anxiety affect people. Simply complete the […]
Participants required for study
Participants are required for a short study upon the validation of an arm-crank ergometer protocol comparing it with a validated cycle ergometer protocol in order […]
Big SHU Quiz
Wednesday 2 March, 6pm-9pm, Hallam View, Level 6 Quiz entrants wanted for the Big SHU Quiz! This exciting quiz consists of 10 themed picture 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: […]
Job of the Week
Job Title: Apprenticeship Project Manager Salary: £32,600 to £36,672 per annum dependent on experience (Fixed term for 12 months) Education and Employer Partnerships are critical […]
Holocaust Memorial Day 2016
‘Don’t Stand By’ Wednesday 27 January, 3.30-5pm at the Multifaith Centre (Owen Level 2) The speaker will be kindertransportee Mr Steve Mendelsson, with opportunity for […]
International Women’s Day: recognising inspirational staff and students
International Women’s Day, observed since 1909, is a global celebration of respect, appreciation and recognition of women’s economic, political, and social achievements, while continuing to […]
Catalyst: Festival of Creativity
Our creative and culture festival – Catalyst: Festival of Creativity, will take place from March to November 2016. Catalyst is an opportunity to celebrate the creative ambitions […]
Annual Sustainability Report 2014-15
The Annual Sustainability Report 2014-15 is intended to showcase our progress against environmental targets during the last academic year and give a summary of the […]
Represent your colleagues on the University’s consultation group
Staff are reminded that nominations to join the University’s Information and Consultation Committee are now open. This is your chance to represent your staff group […]
Sheffield Steel Rollergirls meet and greet
Interested in playing roller derby? Want to learn more? Sheffield Steel Rollergirls are hosting off-skates meet and greet sessions ahead of our new intake starting in […]
Lock your screen when you leave it
Most University staff office PC screens and laptops now automatically lock after 10 minutes of inactivity and you will need to use your password for […]
Associate Lecturers: application and conversion process
As part of the process agreed between University management and UCU, Associate Lecturers carrying out work for the University over the agreed threshold are being […]
SHU Wellness: weight management course
This SHU Wellness course comprises of 5 sessions lasting 1 hour each which have been designed to give a complete overview of how to manage […]
Whirlow Hall Farm – Animal Encounters
Thursday 11 February, 11am-3pm Join us at Whirlow Hall Farm for a fun and exciting day of animal encounters of all kinds! Wrap up warm, […]