Sheffield Hallam University

Overview:

• Founded in 1843 as the Sheffield School of Design
• Received university status in 1992
• Over 30,000 students from over 120 countries
• Ranked among the top 100 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)
• Notable achievements:
  • Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education (2017) for its work in developing and delivering innovative teaching and learning methods
  • Times Higher Education Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Student Experience (2018)

Student Life:

• Over 150 student clubs and societies
• Sports teams in various disciplines, including football, rugby, basketball, and netball
• Student support services:
  • Student Union
  • Student Advice Centre
  • Counselling and Mental Health Service
• Campus facilities:
  • City Centre Campus: located in the heart of Sheffield, with modern buildings and facilities
  • Collegiate Crescent Campus: a historic campus with traditional buildings and green spaces
  • Adsetts Centre: a sports and fitness complex with a gym, swimming pool, and sports hall

Academics:

• Academic resources:
  • Over 2,000 academic staff
  • Extensive library resources, including over 1 million books and journals
  • State-of-the-art research facilities
• Faculty:
  • Experts in their fields, with a strong focus on research and innovation
• Teaching methodologies:
  • Blended learning, combining traditional lectures with online resources and activities
  • Problem-based learning, encouraging students to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios
• Academic support services:
  • Academic Skills Centre
  • Writing Centre
  • Maths Help Centre
• Unique academic programs or initiatives:
  • Sheffield Hallam University Business School: accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
  • Sheffield Institute of Arts: offers a range of creative and performing arts programs
  • Centre for Sports and Exercise Science: provides research and teaching in sports science and exercise physiology

Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Excellent reputation and rankings
• Specialized facilities, such as the Adsetts Centre and the Sheffield Institute of Arts
• Strong industry connections, providing opportunities for internships and placements
• Notable alumni, including:
  • Sir Patrick Stewart, actor
  • Dame Judi Dench, actress
  • Sir David Attenborough, broadcaster and naturalist

Services:

• Counselling and Mental Health Service: provides confidential support and counseling for students
• Health Centre: offers a range of medical services, including GP appointments and vaccinations
• Housing: provides a variety of accommodation options, including halls of residence and private rentals
• Library resources:
  • Over 1 million books and journals
  • Access to online databases and e-resources
• Technology support:
  • IT Helpdesk
  • Free Wi-Fi across campus
• Career development:
  • Careers and Employability Service
  • Internships and placements
  • Alumni network