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Last updated: 29 April 2025

Many of the University services will be closed for the May bank holidays. This includes 5, 26 and 27 May. 

The Hallam Help Service will be closed from 5pm on Friday 2 May and will reopen on Tuesday 6 May at 8.45am. Hallam Help will also be closed from 5pm on Friday 23 May and will reopen on Wednesday 28 May at 8:45am.  

We know that many of you may stay in Sheffield during these dates so please be assured we still have a range of services and support available. 

Urgent help

If you require urgent help there are security staff available 24/7. To contact them please call ext. 2000 on internal phones or 0114 225 2000 if calling from an external line.

Supporting your wellbeing

The Wellbeing Service will be closed from 5pm on Friday 2 May and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 6 May. The Wellbeing service will also be closed from 5pm on Friday 23 May and will reopen at 9am on Wednesday 28 May.

Our Student Wellbeing Service page provides information, advice and practical support to help you manage your studies and make the most of university life.

Our online self help service, is free for Hallam students and available 24/7. You can log in with your student email address.

For urgent or out-of-hours help, please see our urgent help page for more options and information.

Library and Skills Centre 

Your libraries are open as usual 24/7 providing a range of learning spaces.

The will close on Friday 2 May at 5pm and reopen on Tuesday 6 May from 9am. We will also be closed on Friday 23 May at 5pm, reopening on Wednesday 28 May from 9am.

will continue to be available as part of the Library Online, and a full list of our online resources available over the bank holiday is included in our latest .

Careers and employability

Our Careers & Employability Hub will be closed on Monday 5 May. We will also be closed from 1pm on Friday 23 May and reopen at 12pm on Wednesday 30 May. During this closure, you can access our Careers and Employability website for digital support with applications and any other careers related queries.

You can also find a ‘’ online package of digital tools to help you focus and build upon your career aspirations over the break.

Student-led social activities 

The International Experience Team are running a programme of events and activities over the break, from local walks to all-day trips. These are open to all students, so come and join in if you’re in Sheffield over the break. Check out the GoGlobal events page.

The Multifaith Chaplaincy

The Multifaith Chaplaincy centre will close at 5pm on Friday 2 May and will reopen on Tuesday 6 May. We will also be closed on Friday 23 May from 5pm, reopening on Wednesday 28 May at 9am.

While the Multifaith Chaplaincy is closed during this time, there are plenty of things going on in local faith communities. Please take a look at our Faith Directory for more information.

Technical spaces

All specialist technical spaces will be closed from 4pm on Friday 2 May and will re-open at 9am on Tuesday 6 May.

The HPO and Sheaf stores will close at 4pm on Friday 2 May and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 6 May.

These areas will also be closed on Friday 23 May at 5pm, reopening on Wednesday 28 May from 9am.

Find out more

IT support

During the University’s closure period, if you have an urgent query you can still contact our out-of-hours service on 0114 225 3333 all day, every day.

You can also report issues, or submit requests, using our self-service portal which will be dealt with when the University reopens. You can find more information on the IT and Library services tab.

Students' Union

The HUBS will close at 6pm on Friday 2 May and reopen at 8am on Tuesday 6 May. We will also be closed on Friday 23 May at 6pm, reopening on Wednesday 28 May from 8am.

For support over the holidays, please refer to their online  or contact one of their listed .

Catering

Catering outlet closures during the Easter period are as follows:

City Campus

Collegiate Campus

Spring Bank Holiday 
All outlets will close on Friday 23 May. Only Hallam Central and Level 5 Café ones will reopen on Wednesday 28 May at City Campus and Robert Winston Building and The Granary at Collegiate Campus. 

Further information about our services and offers can be found on the eating on campus webpages.

Sport Hallam

The Sport Hallam facilities listed below will be closed on Monday 5 May and will reopen on Tuesday 6 May.

• City Gym 
• Collegiate Gym 
• SHUCAS
• The Sports Park 

Further information about our services and membership packages can be found on the Sport Hallam website.