The pandemic has shown what universities can, and must, do for their communities
As we build-up to the publication of Sheffield Hallam University’s Civic University Agreement in 2021, we will be talking more about the university’s civic commitments and projects. We kick-off with the thoughts of Ricard Calvert, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Shefield Hallam University and senior lead for Hallam’s civic programme.
Professor Liz Mossop
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Rishi Sunak’s stamp duty cut is not about helping first-time buyers, but shoring up the whole UK economy
One of the big winners in UK chancellor Rishi Sunak’s summer statement is the housing market, where stamp duty has been scrapped for all house purchases under £500,000 until March 2021. This will cost the Treasury £3.8 billion, about 0.4% of the total tax take, and comes in response to four months of falls in house prices – their worst performance in almost a decade.
My first impressions of Sheffield can be summed up in one word: optimism
It’s a great time to start a new job in Sheffield. I write at the start of my second month as Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University.
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.
New report recommends further investment to avoid youth unemployment crisis
As the Chancellor sets out a £2 billion support package to prevent a youth unemployment crisis in the wake of Covid-19, a new report by Sheffield Hallam University recommends double that amount could be needed.
NVPCD Opening
John Denham was welcomed by Vice Chancellor Professor Diana Green, before officially opening the refurbished laboratory at the world renowned Sheffield Hallam Nanotechnology Centre for PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) Research
Royals praise for Sheffield Hallam University
His Royal Highness Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, has praised Sheffield Hallam University's award-winning Heart of the Campus Building at Collegiate Crescent during a commemorative visit
Universities don't expect a blank cheque from Rachel Reeves but we urgently need better policies
This week, Rachel Reeves will deliver her first multi-year Spending Review as Chancellor, setting out each government departments' budget for the next three to four years. Universities up and down the country, including those here in Yorkshire, will be listening carefully to what she has to say.
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.