To The University of Sheffield 5. Western Bank Library 11. Bioincubator Discover Sheffield gained its Royal Charter to open as a University And Understand. in 1905. When it first opened the University had only 363 Primarily used by final year and postgraduate students, Western The Bioincubator is a purpose-built facility for entrepreneurial students and 71 members of staff. We now have 25,000 Bank Library has recently been refurbished and was the main bioscience. The centre has both the scientific resources and students and 6,000 staff based in buildings on over a mile University library until the opening of the Information Commons. business support that are needed to enable innovative ideas The University’s libraries are on a number of sites and hold over in bioscience to develop into successful businesses. long stretch of campus. 1.3 million printed volumes, as well as an extensive range of high The University of Sheffield is recognised as being one quality electronic resources. of the original ‘redbrick’ institutions. It is a member of 12. Jessop Building the prestigious Russell Group, which is comprised of 24 Self 6. The Arts Tower Previously the Victoria Wing of Sheffield’s Jessop Maternity major research-led UK Universities. The University is made Hospital, the University has been careful to retain the look and up of 49 academic departments which are grouped into This Grade II listed building, which previously housed several feel of this building which is intrinsically linked with the city. five faculties: Arts & Humanities; Engineering; Medicine, academic departments before a major refurbishment in It now houses offices and practice/teaching rooms for the Guided Dentistry & Health; Science; and Social Sciences. 2010/11, is now mainly an administration block, although the Music Department. We are ranked amongst the top universities in the UK School of Architecture still occupies the top floors. At 78m high, and are listed within the top 100 in the world (Academic the Arts Tower is the tallest University building in the country 13. St George’s Church Tour. Ranking of World Universities and QS World Rankings). and was Sheffield’s tallest building until recently. The Arts Tower houses the paternoster lift system which is extremely rare, with The University of Sheffield was named UK University of less than a dozen known to still be in function. With 38 cars, St George’s is an old Church of England church which was built the Year in the 2011 Times Higher Education Awards. it is the largest working paternoster in the UK. in 1821. It was purchased and converted into a lecture theatre by the University in 1994, following its closure several years earlier. It also provides accommodation for some postgraduate 1. The Students’ Union 7. Dainton and Richard students on the upper level. Roberts Building The Students’ Union is run by students for students. Work has The Dainton and Richard Roberts Building is home to the Faculty begun on the start of an exciting new phase in the future of our 14. Sir Frederick Mappin of Sciences. The East Wing was renamed Richard Roberts after award winning Students’ Union building. The new building will Building the Nobel Prize winning Alumnus. be home to a number of complementary services and facilities Opened in 1904 this was the first purpose-built University provided by the Students’ Union, the University and private building. It was named after Sir Frederick Mappin, who was one operators. It will include student services and space for student 8. The University Arms of the key instigators in the creation of the University and the activities as well as shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, spaces first Pro-Vice Chancellor. He was also a local steelworks owner for the whole University community to share with improved A real ale pub for University staff, students and visitors alike. and MP for Sheffield’s Hallamshire constituency. Originally the accessibility for disabled students and visitors. Work is due to be Serves hearty lunchtime and evening meals. home of the Technical School, it now houses the Faculty of completed by September 2013. If you want to see more, a self- Engineering along with the Sir Henry Stephenson and Sir guided tour is available from the Students’ Union Welcome Desk. Welcome 9. Information Commons Robert Hadfield Buildings. 2. The Octagon Centre to the University of Sheffield The Information Commons is a £23 million investment from 15. Regent Court the University of Sheffield to create a state of the art learning Explore the campus at your own This multi-purpose venue is an internationally-recognised centre. It was opened in 2007 and is the first of its kind in the Regent Court is home to the Departments of Computer Science conference centre as well as being used for lectures and pace with our self-guided tour. We’ve UK. It is a fully integrated learning environment combining both and Information Studies. The Management School and the graduation ceremonies. For the duration of the Sheffield Union library and IT services, with approximately 100,000 in-demand Departments of Economics and Journalism are located next highlighted the key points of interest Building Project, it will play host to many of the Students’ Union at the University - depending on your texts, around 1300 study spaces and over 500 PCs. It is open door. Archaeology is just round the corner on West Street. club nights. 24 hours, 7 days a week and has a café. Students benefit from schedule today you can opt to visit specifically designed group study areas and IT classrooms, them all or simply choose to visit the 3. Firth Court There is wireless networking throughout. The building is 16. The Soundhouse places that interest you the most. If you swipe access only to ensure it is reserved solely for the use of current students. This innovative black rubber box building replicates the look of Firth Court was opened in 1905. It is currently home to the would like to see specific departments a sound speaker. It is a new development with state of the art Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Visitors and speak to their staff, please contact practice rooms and recording studios for Music students. are welcome to look around the foyer, quad and first floor at 10. Jessop West them directly prior to your visit or ask some of the historic features, but please be aware that access how to do this at the Student Services may be restricted dependent on events taking place. For further Designed by well-known Berlin architect Sauerbauch Hutton this 17. Hicks Building Information Desk in the Students’ Union. information, please call in at the Porter’s Lodge located on the building provides office, meeting and seminar space for History, left as you enter the building. To cover all of the stops on the campus English and Modern Languages, as well as exhibition spaces The Hicks Building is home to the Departments of Physics and map overleaf, we recommend that you for more general use. It has been designed with features to Astronomy and the School of Mathematics and Statistics. 4. Alfred Denny Building minimise environmental impact such as green roof spaces and allow one hour. air movement via specially designed windows. Why not take a look at what’s on in the Jessop West Foyer? Named after Alfred Denny, the first Professor of Biology at Firth College which became the University of Sheffield in 1905. The building is home to the Departments of Animal & Plant Sciences and Biology. Map overleaf Self Further information Guided Tour. SSiD If you have any general questions about the University following your tour you can visit our Student Services Information Desk (SSID) during university working Please note that the self-guided tour is carried out The The Octagon Firth Court Alfred Denny Western Bank The Arts Tower hours. SSID is located in the Students’ Union Building at your own risk. Certain places may not be fully Students’ Centre Building Library on level 4. Alternatively you can visit the accessible depending on the time of your visit and Union ‘Ask Sheffield’ website: www.ask.sheffield.ac.uk ongoing development work. We ask that you take 1 2 3 4 5 6 care when moving about. Departmental Visit If you would like to visit an Academic Department or meet with staff from the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service, please make contact prior to visiting by calling Key 0114 222 2000 or call in to the SSID desk in the Students’ Union on the day of your visit. 1 Location number on map Careers Service Suggested route The Careers Service is based at Education House. In addition to supporting current students, graduates can Come and have a look inside to see more access the service for up to three years after graduation. Cafe University Health Service The University Health Service offers a full NHS GP service Restaurant to all University of Sheffield students. The University also University tram stop offers its own counselling service and disability/dyslexia support service. Limited access to the inside areas of building Accommodation For accommodation related enquiries please visit our 6 website: www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation 5 14 or call 0114 222 4488 Sport Sheffield 7 For information and questions about sport in Sheffield 11 please visit our website: www.sport-sheffield.com/home 8 13 or call 0114 22 26999 Transport Links 4 10 Direct trams run regularly from the University to the Railway 3 12 Station, Meadowhall Shopping Centre and various park 9 and ride facilities. Excellent bus services also link student 15 accommodation with the University campus and city centre, To Goodwin Sports Centre 17 16 although many students choose to walk.