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Staff Expenses System Demonstrations
Due to the start of the new Academic Year the Finance Directorate would like to offer staff the opportunity to attend a demonstration of the […]
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Developing digitally-capable teaching excellence
Thursday 24 November, 10am – 12pm, Aspect Court-15202 This is part of a programme of development events from the directorate of Student Engagement, Evaluation and Research […]
Two Minute Silence – 11 November
As part of the University’s commemoration of the centenary of World War I, and to remember all lives lost in armed conflict, staff and students […]
Class of 2016 graduation campaign – #WeAreHallam
The Development and Alumni Relations team will be running an engagement campaign during graduation fortnight to encourage an ongoing affinity and create a sense of […]
Call for Honorary Award Nominations 2017
At the November 2016 graduation ceremonies, the University will award ten honorary doctorates. We are now looking for nominations of interesting and deserving people for the […]
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 […]
University Alliance events with the British Academy
Sheffield Hallam has recently joined up with the British Academy and host universities to explore the topics of interdisciplinary and international research through two events aimed […]
Staff expenses system demonstrations
Due to the start of the new academic year, the Finance Directorate would like to offer staff the opportunity to attend a demonstration of 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 […]
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 […]
Teaching Excellence Framework – what’s it all about?
Anyone who works in the higher education sector cannot have escaped the fact that the Government is introducing a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) which aims […]
Equality in Motion: Screening of Concussion
We’re proud to announce the third of our film nights in our Equality in Motion series to support Sheffield Hallam’s commitment to equality, diversity and […]
£10 Challenge: student versus staff competition
Enter our £10 Challenge: student versus staff competition and raise money for your favourite charity and your team! Interested? Then get your team together and […]
Careers and Employability breakfast 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 […]
UK and EU undergraduate fee for 2017/8
The HE & Research Bill, currently before Parliament, allows all institutions who are eligible for Year 1 of the Teaching Excellence Framework to increase tuition […]
Assessment Journey Programme – what has been delivered to date?
The Assessment Journey Programme is an ambitious programme of work to deliver coordinated improvements to assessment practice, delivery and management, which will deliver a clear, […]
Changes to the process for paying Self-employed individuals
From 1 October 2016 the process for paying self-employed individuals who complete work for SHU is changing. For one off* pieces of work with a […]
Developing interventions with impact: not just numbers
A programme of events and opportunities in 2016-17 Student Engagement, Evaluation and Research (STEER) Following on from the successful Not Just Numbers event held in […]
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 […]
SITS Online is now live
SITS Online went back online on 13 October as planned and the system is now fully functional for both staff and student use. What is […]
University Challenge – call for entries
The BBC’s University Challenge programme is looking for entries to the 2017 series hosted by Jeremy Paxman. Now in its 46th series, the programme is […]
Volunteers for International Women’s Day 2017
International Women’s Day (IWD) falls on 8 March each year and is a global celebration of respect, appreciation and recognition of women, while continuing to highlight […]
IT Security – Protecting your portable equipment
Several items of portable IT equipment have been lost or stolen both on and off-site recently, including laptops and mobile phones. To diminish the risk […]
New Assistant Dean Research and Innovation
On 1 January 2017 Professor Davina Porock will be joining the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing as Assistant Dean for Research and Innovation . Professor […]
New NCP ParkPass
You can now save money on your parking with the new NCP ParkPass. This is a pre-payment card linked to an online account which is […]
Volunteers for International Women’s Day 2017
International Women’s Day (IWD) falls on the 8 March each year and is a global celebration of respect, appreciation and recognition of women, while continuing to […]
New date for My Student Record to change to SITS Online (for staff)
Further to previous communications, the upgrade and rebrand of My Student Record (for staff) to SITS Online will now take place between 4pm and 5pm […]
Changes to paying self-employed individuals
From 1 October 2016 the process for paying self-employed individuals who complete work for SHU is changing. For one-off pieces of work with a value […]
Women in Sport Week: 3-9 October
We’re supporting the launch of Women in Sport Week which runs from the 3-9 October 2016. This is an opportunity for everybody involved with playing, […]
World Mental Health Day
Monday 10 October is World Mental Health Day, an international day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues. Just as we have physical health, we […]
SHU celebrates National Coming Out Day – 11 October
If you’re over at Collegiate Campus, why not pop into Heart of the Campus (opposite the reception desk) on Tuesday 11 October between 12 and […]
Sheffield Hallam: a Healthy University
Sheffield Hallam is part of the UK National Healthy University’s Network and has developed a strategy for a whole university approach to health and wellbeing which covers […]
Student Engagement, Evaluation and Research (StEER) new blog
Student Engagement, Evaluation and Research (StEER) has launched a new blog to publicise the work which is being undertaken in the Directorate. StEER was formed in […]
New blog for all staff: Learning from Student Disputes
A new blog for all staff, to provide staff with the support that they need to deal with issues regarding student appeals and complaints. With […]
New environmental policy and external audit success
Last month Sheffield Hallam became one of a handful of universities to achieve external accreditation to the 2015 version of the ISO 14001 environmental management […]
IT security – ransomware
Ransomware has been recently reported in the news as 21 universities have been attacked using this method in the last year. Ransomware is a type of […]
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 […]
Update on planned maintenance work in Owen and Norfolk
As part of the planned asbestos abatement work being undertaken in Owen and Norfolk, contractors began quill blasting in the level 2 plant room on Tuesday […]
Doctoral Training Alliance celebrates first anniversary with launch of new industry collaboration
Professor Paul Harrison, our Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, is also the National Director of the Doctoral Training Alliance. A year ago, academics from across […]
Enrolment 2016/17
Enrolment events are taking place between 19 – 23 September over three venues (Hallam Hall, Eric Mensforth Building and Heart of the Campus). We have […]
New assessment resource for students
A new resource ‘Assessment4Students’ is now available to provide students with guidance and support around assessment. Over the last year, the Assessment Journey Programme Team […]
Autumn open days
Undergraduate open days The University’s undergraduate open days gives prospective students looking for a university place the opportunity to find out about our courses, to […]
Off the Shelf festival 8-29 October
Off the Shelf has grown into one of the largest literary festivals in the UK, attracting some of the best-known names in literature and media […]
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 – […]
How to respond to a report of a case of meningococcal disease
As we reach the start of another academic year, staff are reminded that the University has an action plan for dealing with meningococcal disease (i.e. […]
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 […]
Fantastic response to our Heritage Open Days event
More than 100 people descended on a very sunny Collegiate Campus to learn more about the site’s hidden history as part of this year’s Heritage […]
My Student Record (for staff) is changing to SITS Online
On Tuesday 4 October, ‘My Student Record’ will be taken offline between 8 – 9am for all students and staff. This is to enable an […]
Visit the refreshed staff Wellbeing site
Whether you are an employee wanting to boost your overall wellbeing or a manager looking to support your team, there is a variety of information, services and resources […]
Changes to how we access software at SHU
This academic year, there is a change to the way staff and students access software at Sheffield Hallam. Some applications are available from the new […]
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 […]
Password advice
At this time of year, the IT Help support phone line is particularly busy. Forgotten passwords is one of the main start of term issues […]
Start of term updates from L3S
You can now view updates and news from the Library & Student Support Services (L3S) team on their new online newsletter. If you are prompted to […]
The Bridge website launch
The Skills team are launching The Bridge website, a new site for students that compliments The Bridge, a skills resource and development centre in Adsetts […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ellie’s race for the Paralympics
“We will stop at nothing to be the future Paralympians.” Ellie Simpson studies BSc Sport Development with Coaching at Sheffield Hallam. She has cerebral palsy and […]
Your chance to volunteer at 2016 Graduation
Our 2016 UK Graduation ceremonies will take place at Sheffield City Hall from Monday 14 to Friday 25 November. Graduation is a memorable celebration. It […]
Train ticket collection machines on campus
Sheffield Hallam have partnered with East Midlands Trains to install two ticket collection machines on campus this September at the following locations: City Campus – […]
The ‘Hallam Help Points’ project
During the September and early October induction period, the Student Help Team will be running the Hallam Help Points project (formally Advice and Information Points). […]
Returning students becoming mentors
Learning through sharing Please tell students about our university-wide peer mentoring scheme where they can help a new student settle in gain volunteering experience for […]
Wellbeing Services open door event
Student Wellbeing is holding an Open Door event for staff and students on Wednesday 21 September 10am – 4pm at Student Wellbeing, Level 1 Surrey […]
Do you want to pass on your career expertise to the next generation?
Do you have friends in other organisations who you think would be great Career mentors? The Career mentoring programme run by the Careers and Employability […]
UK language policy after Brexit
Thursday 15 September, 11am – 5pm at the Peak Lecture Theatre Britain is leaving the European Union. The effects of this on various areas of […]
PWC Skills Bank Breakfast Briefings for staff
What is Skills Bank? How does it work and what does it mean for Sheffield Hallam? The Sheffield City Region Skills Bank is a fund […]
Clearing 2016
Supporting Clearing on social media This Thursday, the University will enter Clearing in order to finalise our undergraduate recruitment for 2016/17. To support our recruitment […]
Tours of the Clearing Suite
Ever wondered what happens in the University on A Level Results day? Or wondered what Clearing is and what it means to SHU? Come along […]
Transition support for new students
Our university-wide mentoring scheme will be launching again in the new academic year. Having a peer mentor can provide huge benefits to new students including […]
Charles Street shortlisted for Sheffield Design Award
Charles Street, which opened in April as the new home for the Sheffield Institute of Education, has been shortlisted for the ‘Best Building’ award in […]
Contribution Pay deadline
The deadline for 2016 Contribution Pay applications is confirmed as Friday 30 September 2016. Further information including the application form is available on the HR […]
Principal Fellowship of the HEA – a cause for celebration
The re-accreditation of the Sheffield Hallam University continuing professional development scheme (TALENT) by the HEA in May 2015 enabled us to introduce a new pathway […]
Major religious dates 2016/17
A list of major religious dates for the forthcoming academic year is available from Multifaith Chaplaincy. The leaflet can be downloaded from the staff intranet. […]
Referencing is changing from 1st September
From 1 September 2016 APA 6th ed will be the main referencing style used at SHU – replacing Harvard-SHU. With APA you can quickly and easily […]
Cost of printing – balance reset from 1 August
The desktop icon which shows the cost of your printing was reset to £0.00 on 1 August. This means you will be able to see […]
What Hallam students do after graduation
Are you interested in accessing information about what recent graduates were doing 6 months after graduation? Destinations data is collected from all recent graduates who […]
200 years of history revealed for Heritage Open Days
Members of the public, staff and students can learn more about the hidden history of Collegiate campus as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days, […]
‘Topping out’ ceremony marks important STEM milestone
The development of a new home for our science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) teaching reached an important milestone last week when the final piece […]
Sale of University properties on Broomgrove Road
The University’s Board of Governors have agreed to sell its vacant properties on Broomgrove Road, at the rear of Collegiate Campus. These Victorian houses, which […]
The way you access software is changing
From September, there will be a change to the way you access software at Sheffield Hallam. To find some applications, you will need to use […]
Travel Insurance Policy Change
Effective from 1 August 2016, there are two major changes to the University’s Business Travel Insurance Policy. In addition to staff, students will now be covered under the […]
IT security: social engineering
The act of manipulating people into performing actions or divulging confidential information is known as social engineering. There are many forms of social engineering, and […]
East Midlands Trains ticket machines coming to campus
East Midlands Trains ticket collection machines will be installed at both City and Collegiate campus over the coming weeks and will be fully operational before the […]
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 […]
Contribution Pay deadline
The deadline for 2016 Contribution Pay applications is confirmed as Friday 30 September 2016. Further information including the application form is available on the HR […]
Reminder: Annual IT change restrictions start Friday
A reminder that the start of year IT change restrictions period begins this Friday, 5 August. In line with business best practice, this safeguards the University’s […]
IT Security: email attachments
Please note that any attachments included in emails to IT Help will be automatically uploaded into the Unidesk system. These attachments can be accessed through […]
Last chance to get your team the gold in the Move More Workplace Challenge
The Move More Workplace Challenge is almost over, with only a few more days left to help bring your team closer to victory! In the […]
The Stampede is here!
The Herd of Sheffield has arrived with 58 elephants on display across the city until Friday 6 October. The large elephants will be joined by smaller […]
Academic and Board of Governors results
The results of the recent elections may be viewed as follows: Board of Governors: One member of professional services staff of the University elected by and […]
Consultants and Contractors Day Rates
When engaging a Consultant please use the table below when discussing day rates. Time Period Day Rate 0-4 Weeks Consultant’s Proposed Day Rate 4 Weeks […]
Teaching software for 2016/17 academic year
This is the final teaching software list for 2016/17 academic year. Only new software and new versions of currently installed windows software are on this […]
Blackboard upgrade: 5–7 August
This year’s annual Blackboard upgrade will take place from Friday 5 August until Sunday 7 August. Blackboard will be unavailable from 6pm on Friday and […]
IS&T Change Restrictions Period: 5 August – 2 October
As in previous years, to provide the best possible first impression for students and to facilitate smooth processing for staff around the start of the […]
New intranet site for The Source
The Source has launched its refreshed intranet site at: https://portal.shu.ac.uk/sites/thesource/default.aspx If you have any links or favourites pointing to the old site they need to be changed.
Strategic Procurement Team: change of responsibilities
The responsibilities structure of the Strategic Procurement Team has changed, which will be effective over a phased period without compromising current ongoing tenders / projects. […]
Road Closures – Sheffield Grand Prix
The city centre plays host to the annual Sheffield Grand Prix cycling event this afternoon, proudly sponsored by Sheffield Hallam University. A number of roads […]
EU referendum outcome and ‘Brexit’ information for staff
In June 2016, the UK voted in a referendum to leave the European Union. An EU task group of senior staff from across the University, chaired […]
The Hallam Fund telephone campaign raises £73,000
Last week the Development and Alumni Relations team hung up the phones on the newly-established Hallam Fund telephone fundraising campaign, which aims to raise money […]
The Herd of Sheffield is on its way
A stampede of elephants will be making their way into the city for the summer. The Herd of Sheffield will see 58 uniquely decorated elephants […]
Move More Workplace Challenge
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to the Move More Workplace Challenge and helping us achieve 2nd place so far on the Sheffield […]