Last updated: 8 April 2024
We’re proud that Sheffield Hallam is one of the largest and most popular universities in the country. And we’re committed to giving you the best possible student experience.
Like many universities across the country, we are currently experiencing some financial challenges. Here are some steps we’re taking to reduce our costs.
Financial challenges for universities
These challenges affecting many universities are largely due to:
- increasing costs because of high inflation
- rising pension and energy costs
- the undergraduate student fee has remained the same for more than a decade.
New College structures
Academic departments that sit within our Colleges will be replaced with Schools and Institutes from the start of the 2024/25 academic year. These changes went through a consultation with trade unions and staff representatives:
- School of Biosciences and Chemistry
- School of Computing and Digital Technologies
- School of Engineering and Built Environment
- School of Healthcare and Social Care
- School of Sport and Physical Activity
- Sheffield Institute of Education
- Sheffield Business School
- Institute of Creative Industries
- Institute of Law and Justice
- Institute of Social Sciences
Voluntary Severance Scheme for academic staff
The voluntary severance scheme has now closed. Some academic staff have chosen to leave their roles at the University through the scheme.
This means that some of the teaching staff on your course may change over the coming weeks and months.
Not all courses will be affected.
If you’re affected, you will be contacted by your department, so keep checking your emails.
Please be reassured that we have plans in place to ensure that there is a smooth transition. At all times, we’re doing everything possible to minimise disruption to your studies.
Any changes will not affect your ability to continue with your course.
Future investment
We are investing for the future. New buildings and facilities in Sheffield will be open in the next academic year, with brand new state-of-the-art teaching, learning and study spaces.
We are also due to open a London campus from 2026. Our aim is to expand our reach in the capital, creating opportunities for students from Sheffield, who will benefit from placements and work experience.
Read our statement
Accessing support
We understand that these changes may be worrying for you. So do look out for communications from your department, so that you’re always up to date. And please reach out for support:
