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Activities and support over the Easter break
Last updated: 20 March 2026
The University will be closed from Thursday 2 April at 6pm and will reopen on Wednesday 8 April at 8am.
The Hallam Help Service will be closed from 5pm on Thursday 2 April and will reopen on Wednesday 8 April at 8.45am.
Please be assured we still have a range of events, services and support available for all students whether you’re staying in Sheffield or at home during this time.
Urgent help
If you require urgent help there are security staff available 24/7. To contact them please call ext. 2000 on internal phones or 0114 225 2000 if calling from an external line.
Supporting your wellbeing
The Wellbeing Service will close at 5pm on Thursday 2 April and reopen at 9am on Wednesday 8 April.
Our Student Wellbeing Service page provides information, advice and practical support to help you manage your studies and make the most of university life.
Our online self-help service Togetherall is free for Hallam students and available 24/7. You can log in with your student email address.
For urgent or out-of-hours help, please see our urgent help page for more options and information.
Library and Skills Centre
Our two campus libraries are open 24/7 providing a range of learning spaces, including those for individual and group working.
The Library Skills Centre will close on Thursday 2 April and reopen on Wednesday 8 April. You can access our full range of online resources, including session recordings and digital tools to support editing and proofreading.
24/7 Library Chat will continue to be available as part of the Library Online, and a full list of our online resources available over the Easter break is included in our latest blog post.
Careers and employability
Our Careers & Employability Hub will be closed from 4pm on Thursday 2 April and will reopen at 10.30am on Wednesday 8 April. During this closure, you can access our Careers and Employability website for digital support with applications and any other careers related queries.
You can also find a ‘Careers Support over the Holidays’ online package of digital tools to help you focus and build upon your career aspirations over the Easter break.
Student-led social activities
The International Experience Team are running a programme of events and activities over the Easter break, from local walks to all-day trips. These are open to all students, so come and join in if you’re in Sheffield. Check out the GoGlobal events page.
The Multifaith Chaplaincy
The Multifaith Chaplaincy centre will close at 6pm on Thursday 2 April and will reopen at 8am Wednesday 8 April. While the Multifaith Chaplaincy is closed during this time, there are plenty of things going on in local faith communities. Please take a look at our Faith Directory for more information.
Technical spaces
Access to some facilities during W/C 30 March may be limited.
All specialist technical spaces will be closed from 4:30pm on Thursday 2 April. The majority of spaces will re-open at 9am on Wednesday 8 April.
For access to specialist technical spaces up to Thursday 2 April and from Wednesday 8 April, please use the link below to contact the relevant technical team before the closure date.
The HPO and Sheaf stores will close at 4pm on Thursday 2 April and reopen at 9am on Wednesday 8 April.
IT support
During the University’s closure period, if you have an urgent query you can still contact our out-of-hours service on 0114 225 3333 all day, every day.
You can also report issues, or submit requests, using our self-service portal which will be dealt with when the University reopens. You can find more information on the IT and Library services tab.
Students' Union
Hallam Students' Union will close for the Easter break on Thursday 2 April at 5pm and reopen on Wednesday 8 April at 9am. For support over the holidays, please refer to their online help and advice resources or contact one of their listed external support providers.
Catering
Catering outlet closures during the festive period are as follows:
City Campus
|
Venue |
Closure date |
Closure time |
Reopening date |
|
Adsetts Library |
Friday 27 March |
5.30pm |
Monday 13 April |
|
Cafe, Level 5 Atrium |
Thursday 2 April |
5pm |
Wednesday 8 April |
|
Cantor |
Friday 27 March |
3.30pm |
Monday 13 April |
|
Charles Street |
Friday 27 March |
4pm |
Monday 13 April |
|
Hallam Central |
Friday 27 March |
2.30pm |
Monday 13 April |
|
Head Post Office |
Friday 27 March |
4.30pm |
Monday 13 April |
|
Langsett |
Friday 27 March |
4.30pm |
Monday 13 April |
|
Redmires |
Friday 27 March |
4.30pm |
Monday 13 April |
Collegiate Campus
|
Venue |
Closure date |
Closure time |
Reopening date |
|
The Granary, HoC |
Thursday 2 April |
5pm |
Wednesday 8 April |
|
Robert Winston Building |
Friday 27 March |
4pm |
Monday 13 April |
Further information about our services and offers can be found on the eating on campus webpages.
Sport Hallam
Sport Hallam facility closures:
● City Gym will be closed from Friday 3 April and will reopen on Wednesday 8 April at 7am.
● Collegiate Gym will be closed:
○ Friday 3 April
○ From Sunday 5 April and will reopen on Wednesday 8 April at 7am.
● SHUCAS will be closed:
○ Friday 3 April
○ From Sunday 5 April and will reopen on Wednesday 8 April. @ 17.00hrs
● The Sports Park will be closed:
○ Friday 3 April
○ From Sunday 5 April and will reopen on Tuesday 7 April at 8.30
Further information about our services and membership packages can be found on the Sport Hallam website.