Author: Katie Deakin

Bloomberg-in Marvellous On the 16th January 2019, Sheffield Hallam University welcomed a number of students from King Ecgberts School in Sheffield to our Bloomberg Suite. Bloomberg is a computer software system that allows investors to monitor and analyse real-time financial market data. Students at the University can use the Terminal to gain real-world experience of … Continue reading Bloomberg-in Marvellous

Dr Clair Fellows, School and College Engagement Intern Job title and company: School and College Engagement Intern at Sheffield Hallam University Why are you doing that? These are the words I kept hearing from friends, family, old colleagues and new ones. And the answer? Because I enjoy it. The Past I originally studied my undergraduate degree … Continue reading Dr Clair Fellows, School and College Engagement Intern

School pupils enjoy sweet treat taster week Pupils from across South Yorkshire visited Sheffield Hallam this week for a four-day chocolate-themed higher education experience ahead of the Easter weekend 'Spring Up' is an annual taster event hosted by the University's Widening Participation and Outreach team, who work with children and young people in the community … Continue reading School pupils enjoy sweet treat taster week!

SHUBIZ Challenge - HELOA Best Practice and Innovation Award Winner 2019 Take a moment to remember being 16 years old, just starting college or sixth form. If you're anything like me you felt nervous about the new challenges ahead and worried about making friends. This is where SHUBIZ Challenge can come in. SHUBIZ was designed … Continue reading SHUBIZ Challenge – HELOA Best Practice and Innovation Award Winner 2019

As the Higher Education Convention period commences, you may consider as a teacher/parent/carer or student how to get the most from attending a UCAS or HE convention. Why should I go? At these events, you will find numerous Universities from across the country attend and therefore it is a great opportunity to find out about … Continue reading Talk to us about Sheffield

From masterclasses to talks in schools, to public events, this year we have something on offer for any age during Science Week! Our jam-packed Science Week at Sheffield Hallam University is fast approaching! Here in the office, we are all very excited about the wide range of activities we have on offer. Our science week … Continue reading Spectacular Science

Just the Job - Finding a Higher Degree Apprenticeship Higher Degree Apprenticeships (HDAs) have received plenty of coverage since they became available in 2014/15. The idea of studying part-time for a degree - without any tuition fees - while gaining a salary and experience through employment unsurprisingly appeals to school and college leavers. Department for … Continue reading Just the Job – Finding a Higher Degree Apprenticeship

Looking forward...2019   The Advice and Transition Team at Sheffield Hallam University is part of the wider Schools and Colleges Engagement Team. Our role involves engaging with students, mostly in Post 16 or college, along with their teachers and advisors. We provide Schools and Colleges with a dedicated contact who will work with them throughout … Continue reading Looking forward…2019