Whether you are thinking about coming to Sheffield Hallam or you are already a student here, we want to ensure that we provide the very best support possible for all our students. The University understands that LGBTQ+ students can face different barriers to success at university and for that reason, we have a number of measures to support you.
What sort of career advice can you offer LGBTQ+ students?
The Careers and Employability Service is committed to empowering all students and graduates to achieve their full potential and to make well-informed decisions about their careers.
All Careers and Employability Service staff will treat you with dignity, respect and understanding, and give you non-judgmental, impartial and confidential careers information, advice and guidance. You can get in touch with the Careers and Employability Service via email: careers@shu.ac.uk or you can book an appointment online.
Stonewall's website provides useful information to help graduates and career changers find out more about LGBTQ+ friendly employers.
How can Hallam staff who identify as LGBTQ+ get advice or support at Sheffield Hallam?
If you are a LGBTQ+ member of staff at Sheffield Hallam (some staff are also enrolled as students on courses here as well, for example, if you are doing a PhD), you may like to know that there is an .
If you would like to find out more before signing up, please email lgbt@shu.ac.uk and a member of the group will get back to you.
If you would like advice on careers and employability matters for LGBTQ+ students you are teaching or supporting, please email careers@shu.ac.uk.
What are staff Allies programmes and is there one at the University?
Allies programmes exist in many large organisations and are for non-LGBTQ+ identifying (and also LGBTQ+ identifying) colleagues. At Sheffield Hallam, we have an active staff . Members of staff have signed up to be an ally in order to demonstrate their inclusive practice and to signal to colleagues and students alike that they understand that LGBTQ+ students study here, and that students and visitors will be treated supportively and without prejudice. They attend awareness-raising training and you will see them wearing rainbow lanyards around our campuses.
