Arrival guidance - postgraduate open days
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How to find us
Our open days are an exciting and vibrant time, and we are always delighted to see so many of you visiting our campuses. It’s a great idea to plan your journey before the day so you set off early with enough time before the start of your session.
Our postgraduate event is based around our City Campus. You can find a full map of our city campus, along with details about our accommodation below.
- City Campus map and location - Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB (if you’re using satnav please use S1 4RF)
- View accommodation map
By car
If you’re driving, we’d recommend parking near our City Campus to get the benefit of our discounted city parking at 'APCOA - The Moor', location on Eyre Street. A full list of local car parks can be found on our 'where to park' page. If you need information on disabled parking or require any additional support, please call 0114 225 6464 or use our ask a question form in advance of the event, or call 07500 227997 between 3.30–7pm for any enquiries on the day.
By train
Our City Campus main entrance is a 5 minute walk up the hill from Sheffield train station. See the National Rail Enquiries website for times and fares or call 03457 48 49 50.
By coach
Coaches stop at Sheffield Interchange, right next to our City Campus. From Sheffield Interchange you can pop across the road from Stand A, and enter through the STEM building. Visit the National Express website to see timetables and book tickets.
Stay the night
You’ll see even more of Sheffield if you stay over – why not turn your visit into a mini-break? See the Welcome to Sheffield website for details. We have discounts available at some local hotels, check them out here.
When you arrive
Check in
Let us know when you've arrived by checking in at one of our welcome points. Staff at these points can help you plan your day and provide you with a copy of the open day guide if you don't already have one. Check-in points can be found at the below locations:
City Campus
- Level 5, Owen building (main entrance)
- Level 2, Owen building
- Head Post Office building
Pick up your guide
It's important for you to know what's happening at our open days and at what time things start, so have a look through the guide when you arrive to find out about the different stands on offer. Not sure where to go? Just ask our friendly student ambassadors for information when you arrive.
Changes to the guide
- There are currently no changes to the information in the guide.
Plan your day
Explore Sheffield Hallam and find out if it is the right university for you. There’s loads to do at an open day, so make sure you can fit everything in.
If you are looking for a calmer open day experience, please visit our quieter open day web page to plan alongside the information on the arrival guidance. If you are observing Ramadan we have spaces available across campus for you to use. Please visit our Ramadan pages to find out more information.
- Attend a Welcome talk - Start your day with a brief introduction to Sheffield Hallam from our staff and students.
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General welcome talk Room 210 Norfolk, Level 2, Owen Building, City Campus at 4.15–4.45pm. |
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Get into teaching welcome talk Peak Lecture Theatre, Owen Building, Level 5, City Campus at 4.15–4.45pm |
- Find out about admissions and funding - Find out about the application process, funding available and how to apply for it in Room 1025, Owen Building, Level 10, starting at 5pm.
- Discover your course - Meet lecturers and students from your chosen course at the course stands. Check your guide on pages 11-18 for info about our talks and stands. We are continually updating our portfolio - check our latest course listings and filter for 2025 entry.
- Support Services stands - Got any questions about what support and help you’ll have as a student here? Chat to our staff or attend a talk on your chosen topic. Check pages 8-10 of the guide for more info.
Getting between buildings
From our main entrance at Owen building, City Campus it is:
- 2 minute walk to the Atrium and the Howard, Norfolk and Surrey buildings
- 5 minute walk to the Stoddart building and a further 1 minute to the Charles Street building
- 5 minute walk to the Cantor building
- 5 minute walk to Eric Mensforth and Hertha Ayrton buildings
- 10 minute walk to Head Post Office building
Ask for help
You will see friendly student ambassadors and staff all over our campus so you’ll never be too far from someone who can direct you. Just ask if you need pointing in the right direction.
Our new buildings
In the academic year 2024/25, we'll be opening three brand-new buildings offering world-class teaching, learning and research facilities.
This includes new homes for Sheffield Business School, and the Departments of Psychology, Sociology and Politics, Law and Criminology and the Natural and Built Environment.
These buildings have been designed with modern study in mind. They’ll feature new restaurants, cafes and social spaces, as well as flexible, digital-ready study and work areas.
Departments and centres which are moving from Collegiate to City Campus:
- Law and Criminology
- Psychology, Sociology and Politics
- Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice
- Centre for Behavioural Science and Applied Psychology
Find out more about the new buildings.
Where to eat and drink
At our postgraduate event we will be offering complimentary tea, coffee and water at our Atrium Level 2 until 7pm. You can also visit our cafe in the Atrium, Level 5 Owen building until 5.30pm to purchase additional refreshments.
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