1918 - The Creative Writing Project Writing Stories As part of a series of events and activities that Sheffield Hallam University have planned, the Widening Participation and Outreach (WPO) Team have worked in partnership with three Primary Schools from across the South Yorkshire region to deliver an exciting creative writing project. The WPO team worked … Continue reading 1918 – The Creative Writing Project
The Importance of Role Models
Everyone needs a role model. That person, or people, who inspire us, teach us something about the world and our place in it, offers advice, support or just listens - encouraging us to be the very best we can be. For me, that role is firmly held by my dad. He overcame multiple barriers to … Continue reading The Importance of Role Models
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October each year. This year's theme is young people and mental health in a changing world, and with an ever increasing number of students suffering with mental health conditions, for Universities, it's more important than ever. Stress, anxiety … Continue reading World Mental Health Day
Freshers and Refreshers – Welcome week at Sheffield Hallam
All our new and returning students are just about settled in and lectures and seminars have begun. In this blog, our current student Rhianna reflects on the first few weeks of student life at Sheffield Hallam University... ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Here we are, two weeks into the University year. Fresher’s (or refreshers for those who are returners) … Continue reading Freshers and Refreshers – Welcome week at Sheffield Hallam
Why great teachers are so much more than you think
Why great teachers are so much more than you think... World Teachers’ Day Each year on the 5th of October, World Teachers' Day is held. It's an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the challenging and diverse role teachers do, and to say thank you for the difference they make to so many lives. When … Continue reading Why great teachers are so much more than you think
A Taste of Food and Nutrition at Sheffield Hallam
The field of food and nutrition has been a major educational and research specialism at Sheffield Hallam University for several decades. On 12th September, SHU welcomed a group of students and staff from Garforth Academy in Leeds to undertake a hands-on Taster Day in Food and Nutrition, experiencing some of our fantastic industry standard … Continue reading A Taste of Food and Nutrition at Sheffield Hallam