Software Engineers Pack It In
Second-year Software Engineering students have been working with Kerridge to optimize truck packing.
Game Over 25: End of Year Student Showcase and Competition 2025
We celebrated a year of hard work from students at the games@hallam Game Over 25 showcase and competition, with categories spanning all aspects of game development. The event was attended by friends, family and over 30 judges, not only from the games industry but research, recruitment, software engineering and more.
CyberWomen@SHU’s Mystery Manor Event Sparks Interest in Cybersecurity Careers
The CyberWomen@SHU initiative hosted the Mystery Manor Event, engaging 86 girls from seven schools in hands-on cybersecurity activities like solving ciphers and digital forensics. With 86% rating activities "Very Good," the event sparked career interest, inspiring diversity and future talent in cybersecurity while highlighting its growing importance in the digital age.
Panopto
Panopto is a media hosting tool that will allow you to review video and audio content that your tutor has created online in your Blackboard modules. You will have access to a range of functionalities like notes, captions, discussions and many more. It can also be used for assessment purposes where you can create videos in Panopto and submit them to be assessed.
Hallam Hackz Shines at the 2025 UK Cyber Leaders Challenge – Regional Qualifiers!
Hallam Hackz proudly competed in the 2025 UK Cyber Leaders Challenge - Virtual Regional Qualifiers, demonstrating exceptional dedication and expertise. MSc Cyber Security students Tabitha Oldfield, Arafat Lawal, Bhoomika Devaraj, and Amina Moallim secured a spot in the 6th-10th group. Their resilience in tackling real-world cybersecurity challenges is commendable.
Microsoft Office Specialist
Microsoft Office Specialist is an internationally recognised qualification that looks great to future employers. And it’s completely free for students to take. Even if you’re assured of your own skills, MOS will prove that to future employers by having it ready on your CV, or with a digital certificate and badge, you can display on your Linkedin profile.
Blackboard Ultra
Key information about Blackboard Ultra, the new interface for our virtual learning environment.
Breaking Barriers: Women in Tech Skills Exchange Empowering the Future of Women in Technology (WiT)
Sheffield Hallam University’s Women in Tech Skills Exchange Event, in partnership with BCS South Yorkshire and the Home Office, promoted inclusivity, innovation, and growth in tech. The program featured icebreaking sessions, networking, lightning presentations, and interactive sessions led by industry leaders, empowering attendees with new skills, connections, and insights. The event celebrated women’s leadership in a diverse tech community.
PebblePad
PebblePad is a versatile digital platform where you can share and publish content online with users including other students on your course and your academic tutors. You can record audio or video, upload documents and pictures, or embed content from other social media platforms.
BCS Lovelace Colloquium: 10 students awarded places
The BCS Lovelace Colloquium took place at the University of Glasgow. This annual event is an opportunity for women and non-binary students in Computing to present a research poster. Across the UK 180 submissions were accepted with ten successful applicants from the School of Computing and Digital Technologies.