Sheffield Hallam University facilities set for £10m revamp

The Sheaf and Eric Mensforth buildings at Sheffield Hallam University are set to receive a £10m refurbishment to support science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) teaching and research.

The multi-million pound redevelopment will provide staff and students with the high-quality learning and teaching spaces, alongside a new atrium which will create a noticeable entranceway to the University’s City Campus.

Furthermore, the revamp work includes creating a new atrium linking the two buildings, with opportunities for galleries, collaborative spaces and social learning, a cutting-edge chemistry lab, and a new engineering area.

Stephen Hustler, assistant director of estates development and sustainability at the University, said: “This refurbishment presents a great opportunity for us to improve both the student and staff experience in these locations.

“It follows a decade of investment which has delivered state-of-the-art facilities as part of our commitment to provide the very best learning, teaching and research experience for our students and staff.”

Work, which will begin over the August Bank Holiday weekend, is expected to be completed in 2017.