Latest news

Returning to Sheffield for the first time since 2013, the Westfield Health British Transplant Games brought the city together this month (August 2026) to celebrate the life-changing impact of organ donation, and students from across Sheffield Hallam University’s School of Sport and Physical Activity helped support the athletes, and donor families.

Sheffield Hallam University has been named as a top five university in England at the prestigious national Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs), voted for entirely by students.

Sheffield Hallam University engineering students were among those celebrated as part of the 100th anniversary of the Joint Awards at the Cutlers’ Hall.

Sheffield Hallam University has announced two new strategic partnerships to provide real-world experiences in the workplace for sports students.

A Sheffield Hallam University student has been named Young Sports Official of the Year by the Sport and Recreation Alliance for his work with mettle, a community strength and weightlifting programme affiliated to British Weightlifting.

Sheffield Hallam University has celebrated its annual graduation ceremonies with almost 9,000 students receiving their awards, including more than 3,000 on health and teaching related courses.

Sheffield Hallam University students have supported the media operations at two of the biggest international sporting events – gaining valuable industry experience and insight.

Sheffield Hallam University graduates have achieved success at global sporting events, including silver medals at the World Athletics Championships and World Boxing Championships.

Sheffield Hallam University student, Daisy Crandell, has been named Undergraduate of the Year for her placement at food manufacturing company Bakkavor.

From tree-planting in local parks, to bucket collections for Sheffield Hospitals Charity, over 1,600 Sheffield Hallam students have taken part in countless volunteering opportunities throughout the year, organised by Hallam Students’ Union.