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09 July 2024

New essay collection launched in memory of Lord Bob Kerslake

A new collection of essays from leading thinkers outlining the economic and social benefits universities have on their local communities has been launched in memory of Lord Bob Kerslake.


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.


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.


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.


12 December 2022

South Yorkshire shines spotlight on vital role of cultural partnership

The Chief Executive of Arts Council England joined key figures from South Yorkshire’s culture community in a special event to highlight the vital role of partnership in arts and culture to support positive change in communities.


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.


11 March 2022

Sheffield Hallam University welcomes High Commissioner of India

Sheffield Hallam University has welcomed the High Commissioner of India, Gaitri Issar Kumar, as part of a two-day visit to South Yorkshire to strengthen relationships between the region and India.


30 November 2021

Hallam recognised for its support for estranged students

Sheffield Hallam University has been recognised for its support for students who are estranged from their families during the Covid-19 pandemic.


14 October 2021

Hallam named University of the Year for social mobility

Sheffield Hallam University has been named University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards in recognition of its work to advance social mobility through higher education (HE).


09 September 2021

New report reveals international students in Sheffield bring £313 million benefit to economy

New research has revealed that just one year’s intake of incoming international students in the Sheffield Central constituency brings £313 million of benefit to the UK economy.


14 June 2021

Sheffield Hallam named a University of Sanctuary

Sheffield Hallam University has been named a University of Sanctuary in recognition of its outstanding support for refugees and people seeking sanctuary across all areas of higher education.


22 March 2021

Vice-Chancellor reiterates ongoing support for students affected by Covid-19

One year on from the first national lockdown, Vice-Chancellor, Sir Chris Husbands, has reiterated the University’s ongoing support for students affected by the pandemic.


15 February 2021

Educating more students from under-represented backgrounds than any other UK university

New data shows that Hallam educates more students from under-represented backgrounds than any other UK university.


26 January 2021

Open letter to student accommodation providers

The Vice-Chancellor and President of the Student’s Union at Sheffield Hallam University have written a joint open letter to student landlords and accommodation providers, encouraging them to consider providing refunds, discounts, or flexibility with contracts due to the impact of Covid-19.


12 January 2021

Regional skills high on agenda with nationally leading partnership

A regional skills partnership for the Sheffield City Region is aiming to tackle current and future skills shortages in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.


30 December 2020

Professor of maternal and infant health awarded an MBE

Professor of maternal and infant health awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours list


04 December 2020

Pioneering coach named BBC Yorkshire’s Unsung Hero

Sheffield Hallam University’s lead strength and conditioning coach has been hailed a ‘pioneer’ after winning the BBC’s Unsung Hero Award for the Yorkshire region.


02 December 2020

Hallam recognised for its support for vulnerable students

Sheffield Hallam University has been recognised for its support for students who are estranged from their families during the Covid-19 pandemic.


25 November 2020

Success for Sheffield Hallam at Guardian University Awards

Sheffield Hallam has won a prestigious Guardian University Award for a project which captures honest conversations between friends studying at the university in order to build a picture of students’ lives and learn how to improve.


09 October 2020

Sheffield anchor institutions call on Chancellor to support ambitious regional vision

The University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals have submitted a joint proposal to government for an ambitious £316 million programme to ensure the post-Covid recovery and renewal of the Sheffield City Region.


25 September 2020

Global partnership creates unique international opportunities for Hallam students

Sheffield Hallam University has co-launched a unique collaborative degree course and joint PhD programme with partner institution, La Trobe University in Australia.


21 September 2020

A letter from our Vice-Chancellor

Students and staff are returning to Sheffield Hallam University for the start of the new academic year, and I understand that our local communities may have questions about the University’s plans for the start of term. I wanted to provide an update to our local communities on the new measures we have put in place to ensure that our students, staff and wider community are as safe as possible.


10 September 2020

Three members of Team Hallam shortlisted for prestigious Times Higher awards

It has been announced that Sheffield Hallam University has been shortlisted for three awards at the Times Higher Education Awards 2020, which are considered to be the Oscars of the Higher Education sector.


07 September 2020

Hallam climbs to highest-ever Guardian league table ranking

Sheffield Hallam University has risen eight positions in the Guardian’s annual league table of best UK universities, breaking into the top 50 for the first time. It marks the fourth consecutive year of improvement, with Hallam up 39 places since 2017.


07 August 2020

Hallam confirms plan for first-class student experience

Sheffield Hallam University has announced plans to provide an outstanding experience for students returning in September.


23 July 2020

Universities Minister meets graduate mentors supporting pupils back to learning

Universities Minister, Michelle Donelan, has met a group of graduate mentors doing ‘invaluable work’ supporting pupils across the region back into the classroom during a virtual visit hosted by Sheffield Hallam University today (Thursday 23 July).


16 July 2020

Strengthened partnership to support regional skills

Sheffield Hallam University and The Sheffield College have announced a new strategic partnership which will support the post Covid-19 recovery


08 July 2020

Santander contributes £94,000 to bolster Sheffield Hallam’s Covid-19 student support

Students at Sheffield Hallam University who have been affected by the Covid-19 crisis are to receive £93,784 of further support and recognition courtesy of Santander Universities.


09 June 2020

Success for Sheffield Hallam in 2021 Complete University Guide

Sheffield Hallam has risen six places in the newly published 2021 Complete University Guide rankings and has been named in the top 20 for student satisfaction.


28 May 2020

Sheffield Hallam to reopen campus for September

Sheffield Hallam University has announced plans that will see its campus open safely for the start of the academic year in September 2020.


22 April 2020

Sheffield Hallam launches emergency fund for students in response to coronavirus

Sheffield Hallam University is launching an appeal to support students who are facing unprecedented challenges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.


15 April 2020

Hundreds of Sheffield Hallam healthcare students volunteer to join NHS workforce

Over 600 final-year nursing and allied health students from Sheffield Hallam University have volunteered to join the NHS workforce immediately and help battle the Covid-19 pandemic.


03 April 2020

Hallam joins national effort to battle coronavirus pandemic

Enabling nursing and healthcare students to join the NHS workforce, offering staff paid leave to take up emergency volunteering roles and supporting colleagues to assist hospitals in testing for the coronavirus, are some of the ways Sheffield Hallam University is supporting the effort to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.


27 March 2020

Hallam wins bid to host Civic University Network

Sheffield Hallam wins bid to host Civic University Network


24 January 2020

World-leading physical activity research centre launched

Sheffield Hallam University has launched the most advanced research centre in the world for developing innovations that will increase physical activity and improve population health.