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
“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?”
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
Should we despair about healthcare?
Everyday we hear stories about the pressures on the NHS; lack of funding, low staffing levels and staff working to their limits. It could be very easy to slip into a discussion around politics and it's influence on these issues but I would like to focus on the positives. Universities across the country train thousands … Continue reading Should we despair about healthcare?
Year 12 Team Building Day: The Pilot
Last October, Hallam Schools and College Engagement Team embarked on a brand new, totally original project; a Team Building Day for year 12 students, that was piloted this march. Spearheaded by graduate interns, the premise was to create a full day activity that encouraged thought about H.E/Careers, team work and problem solving, and … Continue reading Year 12 Team Building Day: The Pilot
Sheffield Children’s University
Guest post by Katie Hamshaw, Sheffield Children's University Sheffield Children’s University (CU) is part of a national initiative that encourages and celebrates children and young people who take part in a wide range of inspiring learning opportunities outside of school hours. Since Children’s University arrived in Sheffield, a growing number of children and young people … Continue reading Sheffield Children’s University