To help you settle into the UK and meet other students, we have arranged a number of social activities and events. All the activities are free unless otherwise stated.
Who needs the Champs-Elysées when we’ve got our own Grand Arrivée on Pinstone Street?
The annual Sheffield Hallam University Grand Prix attracts world-class athletes to Sheffield’s city centre. This July, the Grand Prix is playing host to the HSBC UK National Circuit Championships, a high-tempo evening of criterium racing on Wednesday 19 July.
Come and see some of the best cyclists in the world from 7–9.30pm on Pinstone Street.
Join us on a trip to the fantastic Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, which is the UK’s largest shopping outlet!
This is a great opportunity to visit all of your favourite designer shops and grab some real bargains too – you can explore and browse the wide range of goods at discounted prices.
This trip will be on Saturday 15 July between 8am–6pm, leaving from the main University entrance. Buy your ticket online here.
Join us for a free and fun afternoon with Hallam Active’s sports day!
It’s a great chance to try a new sport and meet new people, as well as just to keep fit this summer! There will be a range of sports on offer, including badminton, basketball and table tennis so there’s something for everyone.
This event is free, so just turn up on the day on Monday 3 July between 1–4pm at Collegiate Campus sports hall.
Join us for a trip to Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, the biggest football club in the world.
Imagine yourself as Jose Mourinho in the dugout, visit the trophy room and sit by the peg of your favourite player in the dressing room.
After the tour, we will head to Manchester city centre with its wide range of shops and leisure attractions.
The cost of the trip will be £22, and tickets can be bought online.
Join us for a trip to Sheffield’s biggest park!
There is plenty for you to visit and explore, including formal gardens, a rare breeds farm, ancient woodland, a cafe and more.
We will take the bus there so please bring £4 for a return bus ticket. You must register your interest with us here before the trip.
Meet our student crew at the Main University entrance, Level 5 Owen building on Saturday 1 July at 10am, returning around 2pm.
Join us for an evening at Jump Inc. trampolining park for a fun and active session!
Trampolining is a great way to get fit and get your heart racing, all while practicing and perfecting your backflip.
The session costs £5 and you need to pay at Hallam Active, level 1 in the Surrey building before attending. Please bring £4 for your return tram fare and £1.50 for the grip socks for trampolining. This session will be repeated on 12 July.
Join us for a trip to the beautiful city of Cambridge, home to the River Cam, punting and some of the most famous university buildings in the world!
Cambridge is a University city of old streets, ancient colleges and lovely bridges spanning the River Cam. There are historic and contemporary buildings to visit, world renowned museums, fantastic theatres and live music.
We’ll be going on Saturday 17 June from 8am – meet outside the main University entrance, City Campus. Tickets are non-refundable unless the trip is cancelled by the SHU GoGlobal Team. Buy your tickets from
http://tinyurl.com/Cambridge17June
Sheffield is famous for climbing, so why not get involved in a four-week course, with instructors on hand to help you every step of the way?
We will be holding these sessions at the Foundry Climbing Centre, which is a top class training facility and a fun and friendly environment for people new to the sport of climbing.
These sessions are free of charge, and the first will be on Wednesday 14 June at 5.30–7pm, then repeated on Wednesday 19 July.
Book your place in advance at the Hallam Active reception, level 1, Surrey Building.
This summer, the Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union are helping to put on taster sports sessions, designed to get you active and experience Sheffield in new ways.
The first of these sessions is a social cycling event, giving you the opportunity to spend some time seeing the sights in the Peak District National Park – some of the most beautiful scenery you can find in the UK.
Collection of your bike and helmet is from the HUBS at 9.45am or 10am at Collegiate Campus and a coach will then take you to explore the Peaks. The sessions run on the following dates:
11 June and 25 June
Book your place in advance at the Hallam Active reception, level 1, Surrey building
Join us for a 30-minute walk to Weston Park Museum, for some fantastic exhibits that tell the story of Sheffield, from prehistory to the present day place that you know and love.
It’s an award-winning museum which lets you discover the real story of Sheffield, from its geological roots to the people, politics and music that have helped to shape the modern city.
There are a whole host of permanent and temporary exhibitions from a whole range of ages and times in history.
This trip will be on Wednesday 10 June and entry is free. Meet our student crew at the main University entrance at 10am, to return at approximately 2pm.
