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’
Girls in Maths
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
Merry Thriftmas- Getting into the Christmas Spirit on a Budget.
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmas can get expensive. If you're a student on a budget; we've taken the stress out of Christmas with a few handy tips. Below, our prudent students have shared their favourite ideas to have fun this Christmas and save some cash too! Remember, saving … Continue reading Merry Thriftmas- Getting into the Christmas Spirit on a Budget.
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
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!
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
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
Affinity Project
At Sheffield Hallam University we pride ourselves on ensuring we put students first, whether that’s our Undergraduate and Postgraduate student body, primary school pupils attending community events or school and college students thinking about applying to university. Within our Team we advise and support young adults through some really significant and sometimes tricky periods of … Continue reading Affinity Project