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Clearing 2016: could you volunteer?
Last year the University invested in new call centre technology to enable us to significantly increase the size of the our clearing operation to ensure applicants are […]
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Send your feedback to IT
Several feedback initiatives have been implemented within IT Help with the aim of gaining more understanding of our staff and students and their experiences when they’ve […]
Important: changes to NCP parking
NCP are updating equipment at their Arundel Gate car park starting on 11 July in order to improve customer experience. All existing parking equipment will be removed […]
EAUC Green Gown Awards
Sheffield Hallam is a finalist in two of this year’s EAUC Green Gown Awards categories, recognising sustainability best practise in higher education. Learning and Skills […]
SHU is sponsoring Pride Sheffield and Pinknic – can you help?
Sheffield Hallam will have stalls at both Pinknic and Pride Sheffield this year, two popular local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT+) events. Members of the […]
Student Funding and Access Support at Sheffield Hallam
‘Student Transition and Progression’ (one of the new teams in Student Support Services formed in the L3S restructure) is changing its name to Student Funding […]
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 […]
Move More and Go for Gold in the Workplace Challenge
Move More Month is aiming to get 50,000 Sheffield people recording their physical activity via their app and website in July in the run up […]
HESA 2015/16 – please check your record
The University is required to return anonymised staff data to HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency) every year. This return is high profile and important […]
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 […]
Help us to make the financial year end a success
What’s happening? The financial year end is coming which means that staff in finance are preparing to process any outstanding documentation. It is a statutory requirement that […]
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 […]
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 Features for Managed Desktops
Two new features are currently being distributed to Managed Desktop workstations which will improve the experience of staff and students using computers at SHU for […]
IT Security – re-launch of website
The University has an IT Security website formally named ‘EISF’. Recently it has been renamed to ‘IT Security – Policies, Procedures and Guidance’ to make […]
Road resurfacing – Collegiate Crescent & Broomgrove Road
As part of Sheffield City Council’s Streets Ahead works, there will be some road resurfacing in the Sharrow Vale area, including on Collegiate Crescent and […]
POSTPONED: Launch of the SHU Parental Returners Network
Unfortunately we have had to postpone the launch of the Parental Returners Network Launch and will now be holding a session early in the new […]
Board of Governors and Nominations Committee elections
Further details about each of the following elections which commenced on Friday 10 June may be found at these links. The deadline for receipt of […]
Sheffield Institute of Arts (SIA) Fashion Show
If you’ve a passion for fashion and want to see the work of the designers of the future, then head to the Sheffield Institute of […]
The Hallam Fund Telephone Campaign
Last week, the Development and Alumni Relations team launched a telephone appeal to alumni to raise money for the newly established Hallam Fund. A team […]
World-first programme will get Sheffield on the move
A world-first physical activity programme has been launched to get 50,000 people in the city on the move in the run-up to the Rio Olympics […]
HESA 2015/16 – please check your record
The University is required to return anonymised staff data to HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency) every year. This return is high profile and important […]
Postgraduate Research Experience Survey
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) offers students on PhDs, professional doctorates, and Masters by Research programmes a chance to give us feedback about their […]
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships – website and breakfast briefings for staff
What are Higher and Degree Apprenticeships? How do they work and what do they mean for Sheffield Hallam? What is the Apprenticeship Levy and how […]
Board of Governors and Nominations Committee elections – Friday 10 June
Following calls for nominations, more than one nomination was received for each of the following and an election for each vacancy will commence on Friday […]
Road resurfacing works around Collegiate – from 20 June
As part of Sheffield City Council’s Streets Ahead works, there will be some road resurfacing in the Sharrow Vale area, including on Collegiate Crescent and Broomgrove Road. […]
Travel survey results
In January, the sustainability team invited all University staff to take part in a business travel survey. This was the first time the University has […]
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 […]
DID International Student Recruitment Conference
The Directorate of International Development is pleased to invite you to the 3rd annual International Student Recruitment conference. We will be joined on the day […]
Food Festival set to tantalise taste buds once again
Grab some of the best grub the region has to offer at the city’s annual food festival later this month. Sheffield Food Festival returns for […]
Sheffield Institute of Arts Degree Show 2016
Experience one of the biggest student exhibitions in the north, showcasing outstanding work by our talented artists, makers, designers, photographers and filmmakers. From 10−24 June, […]
Catalyst: Festival of Creativity
Sheffield Hallam has launched the Catalyst: Festival of Creativity – a series of events, performances, projects and exhibitions in partnership with the city and its […]
Pensions automatic re-enrolment: 1 June 2016
To help people save more for their retirement, the Government requires employers to regularly re-enrol all eligible staff and workers who have previously opted out […]
Not just the numbers: evaluating and enhancing your students’ experience
Wednesday 6 July from 12pm (lunch provided) City Campus – Charles Street (12.5.08) Over the next few months, you will receive the latest results from […]
Times Higher Education Awards: open for entries
Recognising the outstanding performances of the best individuals and teams in UK Higher Educations, the THE Awards will honour the best individuals, teams and institutions […]
Student View: focus groups
Following on from the successful launch of Curriculum View earlier this year, the ESCM Programme team would like to invite you to one of our […]
Sustainability success in the spotlight
A new campaign to raise awareness of the University’s green credentials, and how staff and students can support our drive for improved sustainability, has been […]
TurningPoint available in Charles Street lecture theatre
TurningPoint voting pads have now been installed in the Charles Street lecture theatre. The TurningPoint software allows you to easily add interactive content to presentations, […]
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 […]
Sheffield Institute of Arts Degree Show 2016
Experience one of the biggest student exhibitions in the north, showcasing outstanding work by our talented artists, makers, designers, photographers and filmmakers. From 10−24 June, […]
DLHE survey 2014/15 results now available
The Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) annual survey captures a snapshot of graduate employment six months after graduation. The results are an important […]
Calls for nominations: Board of Governors
A call for nominations for each of the following commenced on Tuesday 26 April 2016. The deadline for submitting a nomination and statement is 12 […]
Staff starters, leavers and movers – informing IS&T
To comply with the Data Protection Act and to promote good IT security practice, it is important to ensure that staff do not have greater […]
Removal of Quick Time from the 2016 Managed Desktop
IS&T is planning to remove the QuickTime media player from the 2016 PC managed desktop (which will be rolled out to University computers in July). […]
P60s for Tax Year 2015/16
If you receive your payslip online via Core Portal, your P60 for last tax year will be available by 18 May on the same page […]
Changes to Microsoft Outlook this evening
From this evening (Wednesday 11 May), the University will switch to a new version of Outlook Web App (OWA). The change will affect the look, […]
Our new website: preview
The finishing touches are being put to our new external website (at www.shu.ac.uk), which will launch soon. This is the first stage of our web […]
Catalyst Festival of Creativity
Sheffield Hallam has launched the Catalyst Festival of Creativity – a series of events, performances, projects and exhibitions in partnership with the city and its […]
Nominations for the Inspirational Teaching Awards 2016
The process for Inspirational Teaching Awards is well underway. Students completing the Student Barometer were asked to nominate an inspirational teacher and/or someone who had […]
Staff SHUcard update
With immediate effect, there is now a new online process for applying for staff SHUcards, both replacement and new cards. Line Managers will need to […]
Annual Learning and Teaching Conference
Educational Places, Disciplinary Spaces 23 – 24 June, City Campus The conference theme is Educational Places, Disciplinary Spaces. Conversations will focus on how teaching and […]
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships Breakfast Briefings for Staff
What are Higher and Degree Apprenticeships? How do they work and what do they mean for Sheffield Hallam? What is the Apprenticeship Levy and how […]
How to import Religious Dates and Academic weeks into Outlook
Would having the Academic week numbers and religious dates in your Outlook calendar be useful to you? IT Help have produced instructions to import both […]
IT Security – cyber security
IT security, also known as cyber security is the protection of information systems from theft or damage to hardware, software, the information on the systems […]
Health and Wellbeing Faculty Research Day
Save the date: Friday 1 July, 9am – 5.30pm at City Campus Theme: “Applied Research for Real World Impact” More details will be published soon.
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 […]
Sheffield Hallam student surveys – UKES and PTES
The University has just launched two surveys which give undergraduate (level 4 and 5) and postgraduate students the opportunity to provide feedback about their learning […]
Yorkshire Half Marathon – road closure information
A major event in the UK’s running calendar, the Plusnet Yorkshire Half Marathon-Sheffield takes place this Sunday, 10 April, at 9.30am. It attracts thousands of runners […]
Opening doors to Charles Street and the Head Post Office
On Monday 4 April the new Charles Street building was fully opened to students and staff for the first time. Home to the Sheffield Institute […]
Coming soon: our new website
Our new external website (at www.shu.ac.uk) is due to launch towards the end of April. This is the first stage of our web presence project, […]
Coming soon: updates to key academic policies and regulations
In the next issue of eview (253- 20 April), there will be a new section, specifically reporting on updates or changes to key academic policies […]
SITS/SITS Online/My Student Record (MSR) – upgrade Friday 15 April
The University’s Student Records system SITS, which includes the web interface SITS Online (staff users) and My Student Record – MSR (student users), is due […]
Academic staff working in STEM subjects
Hallam University has been selected as one of only 52 Higher Education Institutions in the UK to take part in the 2016 ASSET survey, which explores gender […]
Major religious observance dates for 2016/17
For your reference there is now a downloadable Religious observance dates 2016-17 leaflet available featuring major religious observance dates for 2016/17, produced by the Multifaith Chaplaincy. The […]
Curriculum View open roadshows
Following the launch of the Curriculum View in March, we are pleased to announce that a number of open roadshows will take place across the […]
New online system for DSE training and assessment
A new online solution, BeOnline, has replaced the DSEasy eLearning course to provide an understanding of how to use Display Screen Equipment (DSE) safely. It […]
Use lynda.com to support student learning
There is a multitude of ways Lynda.com can be used, from learning about a new piece of software to fine tuning a skill you already […]
Change to deadline for April payroll
Manager requests and other pay affecting changes Due to the Easter break, the deadline for April 2016 payroll for manager requests, and any other changes […]
Major religious observance dates for 2016/17
For your reference there is now a downloadable leaflet available featuring major religious observance dates for 2016/17, produced by the Multifaith Chaplaincy. Further advice and […]
IT network upgrade on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 April
IS&T will be working in the Sheaf and Eric Mensforth Buildings and in the Showcase area on Friday 8 April and Saturday 9 April. What […]
Personal IT security
Remember to log off or lock a PC when unattended, don’t rely on the screensaver. This is especially important to remember in meeting and teaching […]
University Facts and Figures – Winter 2015/16
An updated version of the University Facts and Figures has been published. It provides quick access to key University facts to help consistency in reported […]
SharePoint unavailable 1 April/at risk 2 April
IS&T will be doing some work on SharePoint which means it will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 1 April and at risk on Saturday […]
Research & Knowledge Transfer newsletter
The latest edition of the Research & Knowledge Transfer newsletter is available at https://staff.shu.ac.uk/enterprise/research/research_fundingnews.asp and provides an update on the HEFCE regulations regarding Open Access Publishing […]
Catalyst Festival of Creativity is coming soon
Featuring: 13 exhibitions. 7 public workshops 6 talks and conferences Plus performances, installations and a pop-up cinema Thank you to all staff who submitted an […]
Outdoor City Weekender launching at Hallam
We’re opening the Outdoor City Weekender this Friday and Saturday by hosting a highliner event. Weather-permitting, on Friday at 8am, Sheffield-born highliner Sarah Rixham will […]
Student Employee of the Year Awards
The Student Employee of the Year Awards (SEOTY) recognise and promote the outstanding contributions and achievements of students who effectively combine part-time work with their […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2016
Yesterday (8 March) marked International Women’s Day (IWD). Each year Hallam takes an active part in celebrating and recognising IWD by holding a number of […]
Windows 10 – release of new managed desktop
IS&T has just produced the first release of a new Windows 10 Managed Desktop which supports a limited range of software and features. This includes […]
Refreshed intranet homepage
From this evening, the intranet homepage will have a slightly new look. The current six boxes (or “buttons”) in the middle will have an additional […]
Exchange online coming to SHU
Access your full Outlook inbox from different devices, on and off campus A new, online version of Exchange is coming, offering staff more email storage […]
National Student Survey 2016
The 2016 National Student Survey for final year students went live on Monday 1 February. Since then we have had an overall completion rate of 54% […]
Parent Ambassador scheme – staff wanted
The Outreach team is looking for staff members who have supported children through Higher Education to participate in our new Parent Ambassador scheme. Providing advice and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]