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04 March 2025

Leaders reiterate their support for international students in South Yorkshire

Sheffield’s two universities have joined forces with the South Yorkshire Mayor, Sheffield MPs, council leaders and business leaders to outline their support for international students.


17 February 2025

Sheffield Hallam University supports first South Yorkshire Child Poverty Summit

Sheffield Early Learning Community with support from Save the Children UK is holding the first ever child poverty summit in South Yorkshire to focus on solutions to child poverty rates in the region.


20 January 2025

Sheffield Hallam appoints new Dean of Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange

Sheffield Hallam University has appointed Professor Sarah Pearson as Dean of Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (RIKE).


20 December 2024

New plaque celebrates first women to petition for the right to vote

A new plaque to commemorate Abiah Higginbottom, a Sheffield woman who led the first-ever petition for the right of all women to vote, has been unveiled at Sheffield Hallam University.


12 December 2024

Financial position

Sheffield Hallam is one of the largest and most popular universities in the country, with around 28,000 students. Yet like universities across the UK, we are experiencing a range of financial challenges.


21 November 2024

Sheffield Hallam researcher and trailblazing activist named in Disability Power 100

Chella Quint OBE has been named as one of the most influential disabled individuals in the UK, in the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 2024.


08 November 2024

Premier League trailblazer and community champion set to become university Chancellor

Sheffield’s Uriah Rennie, the first black referee to oversee Premier League games and active community advocate, is set to be installed as the next Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University in 2025.


11 September 2024

Hallam announce line-up as part of Sheffield’s Off the Shelf Festival

Wardrobe love letters, Dylan Thomas’ impact on pop culture and progress in women’s football are all part of Sheffield Hallam University’s event programme for this year’s Off the Shelf Festival of Words.Hallam announce line-up as part of Sheffield’s Off the Shelf Festival


08 August 2024

Sheffield Hallam partners with S1 Artspace

S1 Artspace and Sheffield Hallam University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding solidifying a new partnership as S1 move to their new home in Fitzalan Square in Sheffield city centre.


21 June 2024

New data values international students’ benefit to Sheffield economy at £770m

International students provide a £770 million economic benefit to the city of Sheffield, according to new figures released today (Thursday 20 June).


21 June 2024

New fully flexible online learning offer launched

Sheffield Hallam University has launched a suite of fully flexible 100% online Master’s degrees, designed to provide affordable, pay as you study, high quality qualifications for working professionals.


17 June 2024

Baroness Helena Kennedy appointed to Scotland's Order of the Thistle

Sheffield Hallam University’s Chancellor, Baroness Helena Kennedy KC, has been appointed to Scotland's Order of the Thistle by King Charles.


10 May 2024

Sheffield Hallam rated outstanding across all initial teacher education courses

Sheffield Hallam University’s teacher training has been rated ‘outstanding’ across all four areas, from early years to post-16.


05 April 2024

Nominations open for new Sheffield Hallam University Chancellor

Sheffield Hallam University has opened nominations for its next Chancellor, after the current Chancellor, Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC, announced her decision to step down.


02 January 2024

Sheffield Hallam University welcomes new Vice-Chancellor

Sheffield Hallam University has welcomed Professor Liz Mossop who has begun her tenure as Vice-Chancellor.


30 November 2023

Sheffield Hallam appoints new Board of Governors Chair

Tim Smith CBE has been appointed as the Chair of the Board (Designate) of Sheffield Hallam University.


28 November 2023

More than 9,600 students celebrated at biggest ever annual graduation event

More than 9,600 students have graduated from Sheffield Hallam University as part of the biggest ever annual programme of ceremonies.


26 October 2023

Geri Halliwell-Horner gives guest lecture to ‘wannabe’ writers

Geri Halliwell-Horner has marked the one-year anniversary of receiving her honorary doctorate with a guest lecture to Sheffield Hallam creative writing and marketing students and a book reading with local school children at the University.


02 October 2023

Sheffield Hallam joins Turing University Network

Sheffield Hallam University has been announced as a new member of a network of higher education institutions that will work to use data science and artificial intelligence (AI) for social good.


02 October 2023

Three university leaders reveal their hopes for the next election

In a new report from the Higher Education Policy Institute being launched at a fringe event at the Conservative Party Conference today, three university leaders set out their views on what the party-political manifestos should say at the next general election


28 September 2023

Sheffield Hallam awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework

Sheffield Hallam University has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for its outstanding support for student success and progression.


15 September 2023

Sheffield Hallam’s gender equality commitment recognised with Athena Swan award

Sheffield Hallam University has successfully renewed its institutional Athena SWAN bronze award in recognition of its commitment to gender equality.


07 September 2023

Sheffield Hallam shortlisted for two Times Higher Education Awards

Sheffield Hallam University has been shortlisted in two categories of the Times Higher Education Awards 2023.


03 August 2023

Professor Liz Mossop appointed as new Vice-Chancellor at Sheffield Hallam University

Following an extensive and highly competitive recruitment and selection process, supported by an executive search agency, Professor Liz Mossop has been appointed as the next Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University.


27 July 2023

Sheffield Hallam nursery rated outstanding by Ofsted

Sheffield Hallam University’s Collegiate Nursery has been rated outstanding by Ofsted and praised for providing an inclusive and supportive environment where children thrive.


25 July 2023

Global agreement creates international education opportunities in Thailand

Global education opportunities will be created in Thailand and Southeast Asia through a new partnership between Sheffield Hallam University (UK), La Trobe University (Australia), Siam University (Thailand) and Nurture Higher Education.


02 July 2023

Statement following the death of Lord Kerslake

The University is very sad to hear that Lord Kerslake, the Chair of our Board of Governors, has died.


30 June 2023

Education secretary hails Sheffield Hallam’s degree apprenticeship provision as ‘ground-breaking’ during university visit

The Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Gillian Keegan MP, has hailed Sheffield Hallam’s degree apprenticeship provision as ‘ground-breaking’ during a visit to the University.


12 June 2023

La Trobe and Sheffield Hallam universities reaffirm global strategic partnership

The Vice-Chancellor of La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia, has met students and toured some of Sheffield Hallam’s world-leading facilities during a visit to the University to reaffirm the global partnership between the two institutions.


09 June 2023

Innovative digital health hub aims to transform how patients in South Yorkshire are treated

A new £4 million digital healthcare hub to tackle healthcare inequalities is set to transform how patients are treated in South Yorkshire.


02 June 2023

Sheffield Hallam University in top 10 in the world for its impact on reducing inequality

Sheffield Hallam University has been ranked in the top 10 in the world for its impact on reducing inequality in the Times Higher Education 2023 Impact Rankings


18 May 2023

‘Investment in health makes sense morally and economically’ – South Yorkshire addresses UKREiiF

Sheffield Hallam University, in partnership with South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, has highlighted the vital role of health investment as part of inclusive regional growth plans, at the UK Real Estate Impact Investment Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds this week.


09 March 2023

Sheffield Hallam welcomes funding boost for degree apprenticeships

Sheffield Hallam University has welcomed funding from the Office for Students (OfS) to continue to develop and expand its degree apprenticeship programme.


16 February 2023

Sheffield Hallam University secures Stonewall’s Silver Award for leading LGBTQ+ inclusive employers

Sheffield Hallam has earned a Silver Award in the annual Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, recognising the University as an inclusive work environment for LGBTQ+ employees.


07 February 2023

Sheffield Hallam welcomes Minister as it celebrates 2,500th Degree Apprentice

Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, visited Sheffield Hallam University to meet with a group of degree apprentices currently undertaking placements with South Yorkshire businesses


11 January 2023

Vice-Chancellor announces decision to stand down

The Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University has announced his intention to stand down from his role later this year, after seven years of service which has seen some outstanding success.


28 November 2022

Sheffield Hallam graduation fortnight generates £3.4million benefit to city

Students and their families attending Sheffield Hallam University graduation ceremonies have generated £3.4m for city centre businesses.


22 November 2022

Geri Halliwell-Horner amongst leading figures honoured by Sheffield Hallam University

Geri Halliwell-Horner has received an honorary doctorate award from Sheffield Hallam University today in recognition of her commitment to raising the aspirations of children and young people, advocating for women’s rights and an outstanding contribution to the music industry over the last 25 years.


18 November 2022

Sheffield Hallam recognised for its outstanding contribution to the local community

Sheffield Hallam University has taken home the Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community award at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2022.


08 November 2022

Sheffield Hallam to open a campus in the capital

Sheffield Hallam University is set to offer degree-level courses at a new campus site in Northwest London as part of the flagship £8bn Brent Cross Town development.


26 October 2022

Hallam awarded national quality mark for care experienced student support

Sheffield Hallam University has been awarded the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNECL) Quality Mark until 2025, recognising the University’s enhanced support for students who are care experienced.


10 October 2022

Sheffield Hallam sign University Mental Health charter

In a commitment to making mental health a university-wide priority, Sheffield Hallam has joined other UK universities in signing The University Mental Health Charter.


10 October 2022

Additional cost of living support for Sheffield Hallam students

Sheffield Hallam University has introduced a raft of measures to support its students with the increased cost of living to reduce the financial burden on those most affected


14 September 2022

Hallam in top ten for postgraduate student experience

Sheffield Hallam is in the top ten of universities globally for postgraduate student experience, according to new data.


01 September 2022

Sheffield Hallam shortlisted for University of the Year at THE Awards

Sheffield Hallam has been shortlisted for University of the Year at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2022.


26 August 2022

Hallam honours those that embody university values of inclusivity and transforming lives

Peak District Mountain Rescue teams and leading figures from across media, health, and the voluntary sector are set to receive honorary doctorates from Sheffield Hallam University.


16 August 2022

Turing funding set to support 500 Hallam students secure global opportunities

More than 500 Sheffield Hallam University students will have the opportunity to work, study or volunteer internationally as part a government-funded scheme to encourage students from all backgrounds to choose to study abroad.


04 August 2022

Hallam lecturers win prestigious teaching award

James Corazzo and Chris Riley from Sheffield Hallam University have been recognised with a national award celebrating outstanding achievements in learning and teaching.


29 July 2022

Hallam in top 10 UK universities for graduate success

Sheffield Hallam is in the top ten of all universities in the country for the overall number of graduates in highly skilled employment or further study, according to new data.


26 July 2022

Host of Sheffield Hallam athletes selected for Commonwealth Games 2022

GB Boxing’s Lewis Richardson is amongst a host of Sheffield Hallam University students and alumni set to compete at the Commonwealth Games, which open in Birmingham this week (Thursday 28 July).


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