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Library Search is changing
Library Search, the one-stop search system on the Library Gateway, has had a refresh with new features including a three pane layout and other enhancements. […]
News and Information
Leading the way to increase autism support in Sheffield
A Sheffield Hallam University lecturer is helping to pioneer a transformation of services to support thousands of adults with autism in the city – which […]
Fire Regulations Breaches
Routine health and safety inspections often identify fire regulations breaches which put staff and students at risk. The most common breaches are: Wedging open of Fire […]
Wirral and Liverpool to benefit from £75m Open windfall
An independent study commissioned by The R&A and carried out by sports economists at Sheffield Hallam University forecasts that The Open Championship to be staged […]
Staff printing costs
The cost of printing varies depending on which printer you use. Printing from a colour laser printer can cost more than twice as much as sending the same […]
Exceptional Contribution Awards 2013-14
The Exceptional Contribution Award (ECA) process for 2013-2014 is now taking place. This relates to all staff who are on University of Sheffield terms and […]
New IT blog for staff
Get regular updates on IT work and developments across the University by visiting a new blog Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) has launched the blog to keep […]
National Student Survey starts in February
The 2014 National Student Survey for final year students will go live at Sheffield Hallam on Monday 3 February. During the initial launch period a […]
New building dig reveals Sheffield’s past
An archaeological dig on the site of what will become the £30m Sheffield Institute of Education building has revealed some fascinating glimpses of the city’s […]
Personal IT security
Remember to log off or lock a PC when unattended. This is so other people can’t use your email, network accounts and network drives. Don’t […]
Top athletes turn to Sheffield Hallam again
The English Table Tennis team has turned to sports science experts at Sheffield Hallam to bring them more medals at next year’s Commonwealth Games in […]
Facilities team are golden achievers
The University’s Facilities Directorate has cemented its place in the top seven per cent of employers for its people skills. The Directorate, which is leading […]
Slips, trips and falls – winter reminder
Slips and trips are the most common cause of accidents at work. They can occur indoors and outside and typically account for an average of one-third […]
SHUcard update
We are currently in the process of upgrading our SHUcards and Access systems and this has involved issuing new SHUcards to staff. We are now […]
Vacancies for members on the Board of Governors
The Board of Governors has vacancies for external members and one member of the University’s professional services staff. A person who is employed at the […]
Join the University’s consultation group
Staff are reminded that nominations to join the University’s Information and Consultation Committee will close on Tuesday 17 December. The ICC provides an opportunity for […]
Emergency telephone numbers
This is a reminder of the telephone numbers that should be used in an emergency. If you have access to an internal telephone the number […]
Exhibition exposes innovative ideas
Design students are unveiling a new exhibition showcasing their innovative work with a huge range of industry experts. Around 30 students from Sheffield Hallam’s Interior […]
IT security – fake Skype voicemail alert emails
There is a current run of fake spam voicemail alert emails which are distributing malware. Messages typically have the subject line “You’ve received a new […]
Pay claim and staff expenses deadlines for December
The deadline for Associate Lecturer, overtime and SHU9s (Specialist Visiting Lecturers / External Examiners) claims is Friday 13 December. Expense claims submitted by close of […]
New filestores for teaching materials and research data
To address the increasing need for space to store files for teaching and research, IS&T has provided two new storage areas for the University: a […]
Wi-Fi and health risks
Staff have expressed concern on occasion, over exposure to the radiation from W-Fi networks in the University. Wi-Fi networks operate by transmission of Radio Frequency […]
Local Government Pension Scheme changes – April 2014
The Local Government Pension Scheme is changing and the new scheme will be in operation from 1 April 2014 when the majority of members will […]
Annual Sustainability Report 2012/13
The Annual Sustainability Report was positively received by the University’s governors in November. This report gives a snapshot of the activity in 2012/13 and a […]
Electronic cigarettes not permitted in University buildings
The use and charging of e-cigarettes in University buildings and vehicles is prohibited, with immediate effect. The reasons for this prohibition are: The British Medical […]
Regulations for ordering goods, services and works
If you make purchases between £10,000 (inc VAT) and £50,000 (inc VAT) you must obtain quotations from three suppliers prior to making your purchase, attach […]
Health director hails ‘fantastic’ care workforce
Healthcare training provision at Sheffield Hallam has been commended by the Department of Health (DH). During a visit by the DH’s director of workforce strategy, […]
Volunteering creates employability boost for out-of-work
A volunteering programme run by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations has displayed ‘an impressive capacity’ to help unemployed people into paid work, according to […]
Jess Ennis-Hill shares tips with our students
Olympic Hero Jess Ennis-Hill visited Sheffield Hallam this week to meet students involved in a landmark initiative to get more young people playing sport. The […]
Christmas Phishing scams
An increased number of phishing scams and malware campaigns take advantage of the Christmas holidays and shopping season. Please be cautious when receiving unsolicited email […]
Single card project update (CASHU)
The Single Card investigation was completed over the summer to research new functionality for the SHU Card. Its conclusions led to the launch of a […]
Vacancies on Board of Governors
The University’s Board of Governors has vacancies for external members. People employed at the University are not eligible for these appointments but they can nominate people external […]
Improvements to password-changing processes
In order to minimise loss of access to University systems caused by expired passwords and accounts, Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) has been working on […]
Football World Cup draw – take part in live BBC broadcast this Friday!
Represent your country of origin at live World Cup draw Sheffield Hallam journalism lecturer and BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Philo Holland is looking for […]
Equality Highlights 2012-13
The first in a series of Equality and Diversity newsletters, reporting annually on positive activities across our university, is available to view here EQ highlights autumn13. […]
Strengthening foundations for the housing industry
Staff at one of the country’s biggest housing developers have become the industry’s first ever students to enrol onto a bespoke foundation degree programme at […]
Personal safety message
As dark nights are upon us and bad weather isn’t too far behind, the University takes all reasonable steps to ensure that the car parks are […]
Help shape the University’s employer brand
HR and Corporate Affairs are carrying out a piece of work to understand what people think about Sheffield Hallam as an employer – or prospective employer. […]
Graduation – interviews with our Honorary Doctors
At this year’s UK graduation ceremonies the PR team did some short video interviews with each of the honorary doctors before they received their awards. […]
Charles Street update
The University has now appointed Balfour Beatty as the main contractor for the new building on Charles Street. Work on the site, which is situated […]
Arundel House residential drop-in meeting
The University recently purchased a long lease on Arundel House, the building which sits on the roundabout at the corner of Arundel Gate and Furnival […]
New future for popular Sheffield athletics scheme
A new partnership between two city sports venues has boosted a popular Sheffield athletics scheme. Sheffield International Venues (SIV) has teamed up with Sheffield Hallam […]
Celebrating 170 years of art and design
A new exhibition featuring some of the oldest art in Sheffield has opened to the public, marking 170 years of art and design at Sheffield […]
Progressing Relationship Management
Three major milestones have successfully been achieved during the Autumn as part of building relationships with our prospective students to encourage conversion. Our new customer […]
Pay claims and expenses deadlines for December
The deadline for Associate Lecturer, overtime and SHU9s (Specialist Visiting Lecturers / External Examiners) claims is Friday 13 December. Expense claims submitted by close of […]
Please give feedback on your graduation experience
Several hundred members of staff took part in November’s 2013 graduation ceremonies in a variety of ways. The Graduation Office is now seeking feedback from […]
Acclaimed restaurateur dressed for doctorate success
One of the region’s most acclaimed restaurateurs has collected an honorary doctorate for services to the food industry at a Sheffield Hallam graduation ceremony today. […]
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 […]
Digital strategy events – all welcome
Making IT work for you There is still time to sign up to our lunchtime events which explore some of the issues around developing the University’s […]
Student Barometer survey
The Student Barometer survey is live with just two more weeks to go. The support of staff is critical to the success of the Barometer. Please […]
Vacancies for external members on the Board of Governors: Call for nominations
The University’s Board of Governors has vacancies for external members. A person employed at Sheffield Hallam is not eligible for these appointments but staff may […]
Games industry leader receives honorary doctorate
The chief of one of the largest independent videogame developers in the world has been recognised by Sheffield Hallam University for his role in kickstarting […]
Have your say on the expenses process
In 2014 the University will be changing the way expense claims are processed and we’d like to invite you to share your opinions on these […]
Elections for the University Information and Consultation Committee
Staff will soon be invited to nominate themselves to join the University’s Information and Consultation Committee. The ICC provides an opportunity for managers, trade union […]
Charles Street Update
The University has now appointed Balfour Beatty as the main contractor for the new building on Charles Street. Work on the site, which is situated […]
Facilities Directorate retains Investors in People Gold
The Facilities Directorate has been an Investors in People (IIP) organisation since 1997 and gained Gold status in 2010. With nearly 20,000 IiP organisations across the UK, […]
Problems connecting to the wireless network
We are aware that there is currently an intermittent problem connecting to the wireless network. Many people are connecting without a problem but some are […]
Renaming of University Timetabling Management Services
The University Timetabling Management Services (UTMS) team has now been renamed to Timetabling. Please could staff change any documents or information as quickly as it is […]
Lung cancer treatment aided by nurse specialists
A University research study has found that specialist lung cancer nurses could be putting patients in a stronger and healthier position to cope with the […]
Help shape the University’s Employer Brand
HR and Corporate Affairs are currently carrying out a piece of work to understand what different groups of people think about Sheffield Hallam as an […]
Lone Working guidance
Lone working may be defined as any work activity which is intended to be carried out in isolation from other workers by an individual or […]
Brazil’s Olympics could be less than golden
Brazil may fail to turn home advantage into gold medals at the 2016 Olympic Games – according to researchers who have devised a nine-point blueprint […]
Surveys in Owen Building 15 – 22 November
Surveys of the existing fire dampers and duct work in the Owen Building will be carried out between 15 – 22 November. This will NOT […]
Making IT work for you – join the discussion
We are holding a series of events to explore some of the issues around developing the University’s digital strategy. The events are open to students […]
Carrying out Risk Assessments
Often people are worried about carrying out risk assessments because they feel that they are complicated and difficult to carry out. This should not be […]
How to support your child or a friend in applying to University
Applying to University is one of the biggest decisions someone will make, particularly a young person, however for many parents and carers being able to provide […]
Designer Corin Mellor recognised with honorary doctorate
Corin Mellor was given an honorary doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University today, for his contribution to British design and manufacturing. The renowned British designer and […]
Executive drop-in session 5 November – open to all staff
Come and talk to University leaders about current issues and the development of our new strategy at the first in a series of special drop-in […]
Lord Hattersley talks of his Sheffield ‘pride’
Lord Hattersley has spoken of his pride at returning to Sheffield Hallam University to talk about his latest book The Devonshires, as part of this […]
SHU9 expenses forms – submission date change
With immediate effect all claims by Specialist Visiting Lecturers (SVLs) and External Examiners (EEs) for expenses and/or fees must be submitted to finance by the […]
Sarah’s stroke of genius nets Enterprise Challenge win
A Hallam sports science graduate who went to great lengths to get her swimwear business off the ground has swept the board at this year’s Enterprise […]
New Academic Quality and Standards guides
A new series of short intoructory guides to quality and standards has been produced for staff. Guide 1: Introduction to Quality and Standards Guide 2: […]
Time Allocation Survey – support sessions for all new users
Every academic is required to complete a survey of their activities during three weeks of each academic year. The data gathered from the survey forms […]
Lecturers organise ‘Day of the Dead’
Members of the Mexican community in Sheffield are coming together to celebrate the lives of departed loved ones as part of traditional Mexican ‘Day of […]
Password / account expiry notifications
IT Services will soon be releasing a new version of the password change pages for staff. In order to help manage their accounts more effectively […]
Charity raffle award winners
Thank you to all the staff and students who bought tickets for the Facilities Directorate charity raffle which was drawn on 17 October. The raffle raised […]
Quiz to bust health and safety myths
Every day you read something in the papers, attacking some alleged decision made for ‘health and safety reasons’, often resulting in seemingly ridiculous or over […]
New interactive teaching system available
TurningPoint is an electronic voting system that helps make your presentations, lectures, and training sessions interactive, more engaging, more agile and therefore more effective. Content […]
Arts funding granted for new online exhibition
A group of art and design researchers have received an Arts Council England grant to develop an interactive, online exhibition, which allows users to download […]
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day falls on Monday 11 November during the first day of Graduation ceremonies at the City Hall where a two-minute silence will be observed. […]
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall at Off the Shelf
We caught up with food writer, broadcaster and campaigner, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, at his sold-out Sheffield Hallam-sponsored Off the Shelf event. Hugh was in Sheffield to […]
Baroness Lawrence celebrates law partnership with honorary degree
aroness Lawrence of Clarendon, who has campaigned tirelessly to gain justice following the murder of her son Stephen 20 years ago, will receive an honorary […]
Contacting security control during fire evacuations
On occasion, false alarms at City Campus have resulted in members of staff contacting Security Control to find out whether they should evacuate. During false alarms staff […]
Timesheet deadlines – casual and zero hours
The HR Admin team has renewed its deadlines for timesheet submissions relating to casual and zero hours workers: Payroll Timesheet deadline Nov-13 01/11/2013 Dec-13 29/11/2013 Jan-14 […]
Autumn careers fairs
This November, Careers and Employment is hosting four major recruitment fairs that will bring over 250 local, regional, national and international employers to Sheffield. Students will […]
Health and social care research seminars
The Centre for Health and Social Care Research is running a series of seminars for 2013/2014. No need to book, all are welcome to attend: […]
Email ‘Phishing’ scams
From time to time staff and students will receive suspicious emails from apparently reputable sources requesting confidential information regarding your financial accounts, loans, email accounts […]
New SHU staff card for everyone
Due to a change in building access systems, there will be a phased replacement of all staff SHU cards from 21 October. This new card […]
Use of interactive whiteboards
Most projectors used for slide presentations or interactive whiteboards have projection distances large enough for people to stand in front of the beam. Anyone who does this risks exposing their […]
Room use surveys
Please note that the Room Utilisation Surveys are taking place on City and Collegiate Campuses for five weeks from Monday 14 October to Friday 15 […]
Place of birth survey
Midwives and researchers from the Jessop Wing Maternity Unit in Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University are currently conducting a survey to ask women who are […]
Expense claim changes for SVLs and EEs
With immediate effect all claims by Specialist Visiting Lecturers (SVLs) and External Examiners (EEs) for expenses and/or fees must be submitted to finance by the […]
Roddy Doyle, author of The Commitments, at Off The Shelf
Roddy Doyle, author of The Commitments, spoke about the recent passing of his friend, Pogues guitarist Philip Chevron, ahead of an entertaining Off The Shelf […]
Studio scheme puts young artists in the frame
Four contemporary artists who graduated from Sheffield Hallam University this year are being given a helping hand in getting their careers off the ground, thanks […]
Collegiate building reaches landmark stage
The new £27million teaching and learning facility at Collegiate Campus has reached a key stage in its development. A topping-out ceremony recently took place with representatives from the […]
Have your say on cycling in Sheffield
Sheffield City Council has set up a special inquiry to look at all aspects of cycling in the city. See www.sheffield.gov.uk/cyclinginquiry for more details and to […]
New business campaign launch
Next week sees the launch of a new promotional campaign to raise awareness of the University’s services for business. An advertising campaign focused largely online, […]
Time Allocation Survey – support and feedback sessions for all new users
Every academic is required to complete a survey of their activities during three weeks of each academic year. The data gathered from the survey forms […]
Exclusive David Mellor exhibition now open
David Mellor: Steel and Light marks the 50th anniversary of the late designer’s seminal cutlery range Symbol, to coincide with the 2013 Centenary of Stainless Steel […]
Employability Centre launch activities
The University’s new Careers and Employability Centre, in Hallam Square outside the entrance to the Owen Building on City Campus opened to Students on 23 […]