Holocaust Memorial Day

On Tuesday 27th January 2026 we remember the 6 million Jewish people who were lost during the Holocaust as well as those lost to the genocides around the world that have followed. 

This year’s theme, 'Bridging Generations', is a reminder that the responsibility of remembrance doesn't end with the survivors - it lives on through their children, their grandchildren and through all of us.

As the years pass, memory fades and created distance. The next generations have a crucial role in preserving the memory of the Holocaust and carrying it forward. Listening to those who came before us, sharing those stories with those who come after, preserving the memory and connecting it to the present. By doing so, we build a bridge between memory and action, between history and hope for the future.

We all have an opportunity to take action for a better future where people do not suffer prejudice or persecution because of their faith, ethnicity or other characteristic.

Find out more at https://hmd.org.uk/

Call to action

We will be hosting a pop up exhibition on Level 5 of the Owen building for Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 for students and staff to come and learn more or to get involved.

For those who can’t make it in person on the day, we will update you here closer to the time on ways to get involved in our exhibition virtually.

We also join the Holocaust Memorial Trust to 'light the darkness' as a nation to stand against prejudice and hatred. To take part, light and place a candle safely in your window at 8pm on Tuesday 27th January. You could also join the conversation online by sharing a photo of your candle and tagging the Holocaust Memorial Trust on social media using the hashtags #HolocaustMemorialDay and #LightTheDarkness.

Thank you to all those who contributed to last years collective art piece.

In 2021, Sheffield Hallam adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.  

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We stand firmly against any form of discrimination or harassment and are committed to ensuring an inclusive culture for students and staff alike.