Last updated: 30 May 2024
We’re proud that Sheffield Hallam is one of the largest and most popular universities in the country. And we’re committed to giving you the best possible student experience.
Like all universities across the country, we are experiencing some financial challenges and need to take some steps to reduce our costs. Here’s some information on what we’re doing.
Financial challenges for universities
These challenges are largely outside of our control and are affecting all universities. They are largely due to:
- increasing costs because of inflation
- rising pension and energy costs
- an undergraduate student fee that has remained the same for a decade
- Government decisions meaning fewer international students are applying to study in the UK
New College structures
Academic departments that sit within our Colleges will be replaced with Schools and Institutes from the start of the 2024/25 academic year. These changes went through a consultation with trade unions and staff representatives:
- School of Biosciences and Chemistry
- School of Computing and Digital Technologies
- School of Engineering and Built Environment
- School of Healthcare and Social Care
- School of Sport and Physical Activity
- Sheffield Institute of Education
- Sheffield Business School
- Institute of Creative Industries
- Institute of Law and Justice
- Institute of Social Sciences
Voluntary Severance
A voluntary severance scheme for academic staff was in place earlier this year. Some academic staff have chosen to leave their roles at the University through the scheme. This means that some of the teaching staff on your course may change, although not all courses are affected. You will be contacted by your department if you’re affected, so keep checking your emails.
A similar scheme is now in place for non-academic staff too. These schemes aim to help us to reduce our costs so we can operate effectively, but with a smaller workforce.
Please be reassured that we have plans in place to ensure minimal disruption to your studies. Any changes will not affect your ability to continue with your course or access support.
Future investment
We are investing for the future. New buildings and facilities in Sheffield will be open in the next academic year, with brand new state-of-the-art teaching, learning and study spaces.
We are also due to open a London campus from 2026. Our aim is to expand our reach in the capital, creating opportunities for students from Sheffield, who will benefit from placements and work experience.
Read our statement
Accessing support
We understand that these changes may be worrying for you. So do look out for communications from your department, so that you’re always up to date. And please reach out for support:
