The STEM development project is now complete at the new space opened officially to staff and students on Monday 24 April. The centrepiece of a two-year, £11m refurbishment of Sheaf and Eric Mensforth Building (EMB) at City Campus is the creation of the Hertha Ayrton STEM Centre. The stunning space, which now links the two … Continue reading STEM development is now complete
Bringing Christmas cheer to local children
Contractors, sub-contractors and consultants working with the University on the new STEM development at City Campus joined forces for a different purpose this Christmas – to raise an impressive £381 for a local charity. Contractor Houltons, consultant Mason Clark and other sub-contractors all made donations to the Cash for Kids appeal, run by the charity … Continue reading Bringing Christmas cheer to local children
Royal praise for Heart of the Campus
His Royal Highness Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, has praised Sheffield Hallam's award-winning Heart of the Campus Building at Collegiate Crescent during a commemorative visit. The Duke of Gloucester, first cousin of Queen Elizabeth, was visiting the University as part of a wider tour of South Yorkshire. Sheffield Hallam's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chris Husbands, officially welcomed … Continue reading Royal praise for Heart of the Campus
Charles Street and Head Post Office nominated as ‘best building’
Two of the University's most recent projects have been nominated as ‘best building’ in the Sheffield Design Awards 2016, in a shortlist of 12. Charles Street - which opened in April 2016 as the home of the Sheffield Institute of Education - and our Sheffield Institute of Arts (formerly the Head Post Office) have been shortlisted as 'best … Continue reading Charles Street and Head Post Office nominated as ‘best building’
Two nominations in the 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 – ‘A sustainable education for future business leaders’ For the work that has been done in partnership with SBS to embed sustainability into every postgraduate and undergraduate course to meet … Continue reading Two nominations in the EAUC Green Gown Awards
Praise for Head Post Office
In June the Faculty of ACES hosted a special event for former employees of the Head Post Office, supported by Estates. More than 60 former staff members were invited into the building - now the Sheffield Institute of Arts - for an exclusive tour and afternoon tea. The feedback to the event was excellent. Many … Continue reading Praise for Head Post Office
Baroness Doreen Lawrence opens Charles Street
Baroness Doreen Lawrence OBE has officially opened our new £30million Charles Street Building - home of the Sheffield Institute of Education (SIoE). The new building houses more than 150 academic staff and 5,000 students, making it one of the largest providers of education training and research in the UK. The facility is part of a £100m … Continue reading Baroness Doreen Lawrence opens Charles Street
Sports Park begins hosting the Eagles
We've brought Rugby League back to the city as our £7m sports facility at Bawtry Road becomes the new home for the Sheffield Eagles. The Eagles, whose first home game of the season was last week, will play all of their 2016 home fixtures at the 3,000-capacity Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park. Fans took advantage of the newly-installed sheltered … Continue reading Sports Park begins hosting the Eagles
English Heritage Open Day- Owen Building Rooftop Tour
Each year English Heritage run Heritage Open Days across the country and this year over 50 venues in Sheffield took part. Sheffield Hallam participated for the first time with an exclusive tour of Owen Rooftop this weekend just gone. Sheffield Hallam University sits in the heart of Sheffield city centre so when Heritage Open Days offered the chance … Continue reading English Heritage Open Day- Owen Building Rooftop Tour
Heart of the Campus- Official Handover
The handover of the new Heart of the Campus on Friday 22nd August brings an end to construction and means it is now ready for Sheffield Hallam staff, students and visitors to use. Senior Sheffield Hallam University staff joined representatives from GRAHAM Construction and project manager Turner & Townsend for a tour of the new … Continue reading Heart of the Campus- Official Handover