A 'Feel for Forensics' at Sheffield Hallam What do you think of when you hear the word 'Forensics'? Maybe the likes of CSI and Silent Witness come to mind? Here at Sheffield Hallam we have developed an activity which highlights the lesser known areas of forensics to Post-16 students and aims to encourage students to … Continue reading A ‘Feel for Forensics’
1918 – The Creative Writing Project
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
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
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!
Teacher Appreciation Week 2018
Who was your favourite teacher? We all had one. You probably still remember them, I certainly do. In fact, my Y5 teacher was the reason I decided to train as a Primary School teacher myself. Whether they were kind, creative or humorous, motivated you to go further than you ever though you could or influenced … Continue reading Teacher Appreciation Week 2018
SHU School Prom Competition
If you could turn back time (in the words of Cher), what would your dream prom look like? Would it be Masquerade Ball, A Carnival based upon the famous sites in Rio or a Dance through the Decades. These were just some of the ideas submitted in our SHU School Prom Competition. With the chance … Continue reading SHU School Prom Competition
“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?”
A Career in Insurance and Personal Finance – A Risky Game?
Careers in Insurance and Personal Finance seem to be perceived as uninteresting by wider society. This isn't the case say the Chartered Institute of Insurance. They wanted to show a young future workforce, it's an incredibly layered and exciting profession. 30 Students from a range of schools with an interest in pursuing a career in … Continue reading A Career in Insurance and Personal Finance – A Risky Game?