Looking to get outdoors more? Sheffield is the perfect city for it! Often referred to as ‘The Outdoor City’, Sheffield has so much to offer in terms of things to do outdoors. Complete with many of its own large green parks and nestled next to the Peak District, it’s clear why people see Sheffield as…
Sheffield is home to lots of parks and green spaces, many of which are easy to get to from the city centre! Not to mention that the city is very close to the Peak District. Here’s our guide to help you know where to visit. Weston Park This one is a short walk from the…
All students at Sheffield Hallam University are allocated a named Academic Adviser. They are a personal named contact and first point of reference for questions about your studies. Academic advising is delivered differently in different courses, but the role of your academic adviser is the same. They are there to support your: academic progression; personal…
Sheffield Hallam University has collaborated with LinkedIn Learning to provide all SHU students with the opportunity to learn and develop their digital skills for free whilst you are at Hallam. Hooray! LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform that helps you discover and develop your creative, technology-related and study skills through expert-led course videos. LinkedIn…
Our #HallamInsider Daniela has interviewed an alumnus who identifies themselves as LGBT+. Our alumnus talks about this year’s LGBT+ month and gives their experience and advice to LGBT+ students at Hallam. What does LGBT+ history month mean to you? LGBT+ History Month is a celebration of diversity for me. It aims to create awareness of…
Although we may be aware of the importance of keeping our bodies healthy, we rarely think about the wellness of our minds. Not only is this robbing us of the chance of being the best and happiest version of ourselves, but it can also make university work difficult and stress unmanageable. I personally fell victim…
Having a themed night within your flat is one of the best ways to break up the days and bond with your new flatmates. I really enjoy them personally and some of my favourite university memories are from themed flat nights. They’re also a really great way to stay safe and socially-distanced whilst still partaking…
Cooking together is one of the best bonding experiences when you move into a new flat. I’ve really enjoyed cooking with my flatmates as it is quite cheap and often creates a lot of laughs. Below I’ve included some of the meals that I think work best when cooking as a group and a few…
Joining a society can be a fantastic way to meet new, like minded people to yourself. Luckily for us, the union is home to a range of different societies from the ‘Knit like your nana’ society to the ‘Afro Caribbean’ society, among a range of others including academic and personal interest societies. In this blogpost…
Having a dedicated workspace, whether that be at your university halls or home, is crucial to your productivity and therefore success at university. For the past two years, I’ve lived in halls and this year (my final!) I’m staying at home and commuting. I think there are challenges to both circumstances. For example, distractions from…