See our impact
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“The leadership programmes have really helped us grow our business.”
John Boyle is the managing director of Safety Fabrications. He has taken part in both the Scale-Up and STEP leadership programmes at Sheffield Hallam, and is now sending employees on the Small Business Leadership Programme.
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“SMEs are the backbone of UK business.”
Debbie Harrison is the joint managing director of wholesale company Pricecheck, which has grown from a small family business 40 years ago to a business employing 300 people and with a turnover of £100m. She advises on the Small Business Leadership Programme.
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“In an ever-changing world, you need to be able to reinvent yourself.”
In this interview, Gordon Macrae, special projects manager at Gripple and member of the Department of Management Advisory Board, speaks about the importance of innovation and leadership to create a more sustainable business.
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The student idea that could change casual dining
Hiring placement students helped Barnsley Council revolutionise its hospitality offer.
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Helping a local business go global
Maxons have been making sweets in Sheffield since 1885. With our help, they have been able to develop an exciting new brand for a global market.
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How our leadership courses create stronger businesses
Our programmes can help you grow talent — and keep hold of it.
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How our research is helping businesses to innovate
Our facilities and expertise can help your business go further.
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We’re working with Asda to reduce the sugar in their products
More than 80 Sheffield Hallam nutrition students have been working with Asda to help them reduce sugar in their own-brand biscuits
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TacMap
Dedicated researchers, experienced designers and real world users are guiding the way for visually impaired tourists. Sometimes visually impaired people can be dependent on sighted people for the information they need to navigate new cities, building and rooms.
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“It’s given me the confidence to change the way we do things.”
Peter Wheeler is the export manager for EthOss Regeneration Ltd, who design and distribute a synthetic biomaterial used in dental surgery. Peter enrolled on the Small Business Leadership Programme in 2020.