Despite the inevitable interruption to our intended programme of work as a result of COVID-19 and the campus closure, there is good news of some progress on our Campus plan. Hallam Alliance Partnership – contracts signed We are delighted to announce that we have a just signed the contracts for the Hallam Alliance Partnership - … Continue reading Update on the Campus plan
Visitors take a tour around our new exciting research centres
The month of April saw its first visitor tours around the developments of our two new major research centres; the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) and the National Centre of Excellence for Food Engineering (NCEFE). Sheffield Hallam University's Estates project manager, Christopher Dales, and BAM Construction Ltd project manager, Ian Rainbow, led an insightful guided tour for … Continue reading Visitors take a tour around our new exciting research centres
Work on the Knowledge Gateway begins
This project to transform the corridor running along the Lower Sheaf to the Porter Valley, including Sheffield Midland station is underway. The site compound is to be on Esperanto Place and contractors have begun to establish themselves on site, with initial works starting on Harmer Lane. The full programme is still being developed but we will … Continue reading Work on the Knowledge Gateway begins
Atrium Roof – Building project
Towards the end of March we embarked on a project to replace the glass roof in the Atrium, kicking off with a feasibility study, this will provide crucial information that will inform development of the building project. Until we get the findings of this report a lot of the detail; including what the Atrium will … Continue reading Atrium Roof – Building project
Robert Winston Building – temporary accommodation
Robert Winston temporary accommodation The University is currently developing a new masterplan framework and capital plan, to provide a clear direction for our estate for the next 15 years. In the interim we need to put measures in place to bridge the gap between our current position and the future aspirations for the estate, whilst … Continue reading Robert Winston Building – temporary accommodation
STEM development is now complete
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
Sheaf/EMB update: 22 February 2017
The STEM project remains on course for completion around Easter 2017. The vast majority of heavy work has been completed, including demolition on level 0 to create the new access to the loading bay and goods yard and installing ducting in the EMB café. Painting, decorating, flooring, cladding and commissioning will be taking place over … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 22 February 2017
Sheaf/EMB update: 8 February 2017
Progress on the STEM development is continuing well. Much of the heaviest work within the new atrium has been completed, and we’re now in a position to begin installing the wooden wall cladding and decorating. There are a few final pieces of disruptive work to complete in the next week or two that staff should … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 8 February 2017
Sheaf/EMB update – 25 January 2017
Construction noise from the STEM development should reduce significantly from now on as the project nears its close, although staff and students should still expect intermittent disruption right through until completion in the spring. Activities which may cause some disturbance in the next couple of weeks are the creation of the new entrance into the … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update – 25 January 2017
Sheaf/EMB update: 11 January 2017
Welcome to the first Sheaf/EMB update of 2017; what will be a busy and exciting year for STEM as we head towards the end of the project and the opening of our fantastic new space. There were no issues on site while the University was closed. Contractor Houltons is now back on site as planned … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 11 January 2017