Our Girls in Maths event is put on in memory of Joanna Burns- a former Sheffield Hallam maths student who unfortunately passed away shortly after completing her degree. Her ambition was to be an inspiring maths teacher for young girls. During her final year thesis she looked at the difference in enrolment of the genders … Continue reading Girls in Maths
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
Here we go again!
The signs of autumn are well and truly upon us. Last week, it was so cold, the overcoat came out of the wardrobe and I had to battle (and subsequently lost) with the wind and rain and a non-compliant umbrella, and then this week, the windows are open and desk fans are back on! But … Continue reading Here we go again!
“Every Contact Leaves a Trace”
So said Sir Edmond Locard, French Criminologist and pioneer in forensic science. They were also pivotal words in the case file teams from Sheffield Girls and Chapeltown Academy focused on in the 2018 Mock Trial final held last week in The University's Thomas Van Haaren Moot Court on July 4th The teams had successfully navigated two rounds of debate heats presenting rigorous arguments … Continue reading “Every Contact Leaves a Trace”
Saving the World – one lecture at a time
I've worked in higher education for a long time now and it's easy for me to think that I have a pretty regular office job dealing with tasks, projects and deadlines much like countless other employees. And yet, every once in a while I'm reminded that I work in a remarkable place, full of smart, … Continue reading Saving the World – one lecture at a time
“Have SHU Got Talent?”
This Thursday and Friday the Sheffield Hallam University Outreach team will be taking over the Winter Gardens with a variety of exciting, interactive and free activities for children over half-term and is asking them: 'Have SHU got talent?' Activities include mask making, creative writing, costume design, imaginative play and puppet theatre and will provide a great … Continue reading “Have SHU Got Talent?”
Helping students progress into higher education
One of the key programmes that the Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) Widening Participation and Outreach Team deliver is SHU Progress, a scheme which helps students whose personal circumstances might mean that they face barriers to going to university. SHU Progress (previously called The Compact Scheme) offers applicants to SHU additional support in the year of … Continue reading Helping students progress into higher education
SHU Outreach to bring a spark of excitement to the Moor this half term
On Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd November, the Sheffield Hallam University Outreach team will build on our previous community engagement successes by heading to the Moor Market to hold two days of activities, where young people aged 5 - 13 can get crafty with bonfire themed art and crafts, take part in brain teasing word … Continue reading SHU Outreach to bring a spark of excitement to the Moor this half term
Goodbye summer, hello autumn
So what are the signs? Be it the falling leaves, getting your overcoat out of the wardrobe or just trying to remember which weekend the clocks change, the autumn is now upon us. For the School and College Engagement Team, this always means we are about to kick off another year of inspiring learners from … Continue reading Goodbye summer, hello autumn
Results Day
Results day- for many people this is a morning filled with what ifs, but I was confident I'd be getting into my first choice University and moving there the following week. Little did I know this wouldn't be the case, dropping two A-level grades meant both my firm and insurance choice on UCAS made me … Continue reading Results Day