The University of Sheffield 4. Alfred Denny Building West Foyer? Blackwells University bookshop is also Sheffield gained its Royal Charter to open The Alfred Denny Building is home to the Departments located in this building. as a University in 1905. When it first opened, of Animal & Plant Sciences and Biology. It’s also home to the University had only 363 students and 71 the Alfred Denny Museum, which contains specimens of 11. Jessop Building members of staff. We now have over 27,000 animals from across the globe and letters from Charles Previously the Victoria Wing of Sheffield’s students and 7,200 staff based in buildings Darwin written to Henry Denny (Alfred Denny’s father). Jessop Maternity Hospital, the University has on over a mile long stretch of campus. The museum is open on the first Saturday of each been careful to retain the look and feel of this month for guided tours. building which is intrinsically linked with the The University of Sheffield is recognised city. It now houses offices and practise/teaching as being one of the original ‘redbrick’ 5. Western Bank Library rooms for the Music Department. institutions. It is a member of the prestigious Western Bank Library is a Grade II listed building. It Russell Group, which is comprised of 24 contains 1.2 million texts, has 730 study spaces and is 12. The Diamond Self major research-led UK universities. The open 7 days a week. The library backs onto Weston This £81 million building – our largest ever University is made up of 50 academic Park providing great views, making it a relaxed and investment in teaching and learning – has created departments which are grouped into five tranquil place to study. It is also home to our special a fantastic place for modern interdisciplinary faculties: Arts & Humanities; Engineering; collections and the national fairground archive. teaching. As well as containing specialist Medicine, Dentistry and Health; Science; Engineering teaching facilities the building is Guided open 24/7 and houses a range of lecture theatres, and Social Sciences. 6. The Arts Tower Opened in 1966 by the Queen Mother, this Grade II seminar rooms, open-plan learning spaces, library The University is ranked 80th in the world listed building is the tallest University building in the services and social spaces available to all students. according to the 2015 QS World University country at 78m tall. It is mainly an administration block Campus Rankings and 15th in the UK according to although the School of Architecture still occupies the 13. St Georges Church the 2015-16 Times Higher Education World top floors. The Arts Tower houses the extremely rare St George’s was built in 1821. It was purchased and University Rankings. 99 per cent of the paternoster lift system. There are only a dozen of these converted into a lecture theatre by the University research submitted by academic staff has known to still be in function. With 38 cars, it is the in 1994, following its closure several years earlier. Tour been rigorously judged as internationally largest working paternoster in the UK. It also provides accommodation for some recognised, internationally excellent or postgraduate students on the upper level. world leading. 7. Dainton and Richard Roberts Buildings The Dainton and Richard Roberts Building is home to 14. Sir Frederick Mappin 1. The Students’ Union the Faculty of Sciences. The East Wing was renamed This grade II listed building is named after Sheffield Students’ Union plays a key role in the lives Richard Roberts after the Nobel Prize winning Alumnus. Sir Frederick Mappin, who was one of the key of our students providing support, representation, instigators in the creation of the University. Welcome to activities and entertainment for all. That’s why it 8. University Arms Originally the home of the Technical School, has been recognised as the best in the UK for the A real ale pub for University staff, students and visitors it now houses the Faculty of Engineering along the University past eight years. The fantastic, modern building alike. It serves hearty meals and has a great beer garden. with the Sir Henry Stephenson and Sir Robert features cafes, shops, bars, an advice centre and an Hadfield Buildings. of Sheffield activities & sports zone where students can join over 9. Information Commons 400 sports clubs and societies. There’s something The Information Commons is the University’s state of 15. Regent Court Explore the campus at your own different happening in the SU every day; from club the arts learning centre. It was opened in 2007 and Regent Court is home to the Departments of nights to film screenings, live music, theatrical was the first of its kind in the UK. It is a fully integrated Computer Science and Information Studies. The pace with our self-guided tour. performances and fascinating talks. learning environment combining both library and IT Departments of Economics and Journalism are We’ve highlighted key points of interest services, with approximately 120,000 in-demand texts, located next door. Archaeology is just round the – depending on your schedule today you 2. The Octagon Centre around 1,300 study spaces and over 500 PCs. It is open corner on West Street. can opt to visit them all or simply choose This multi-purpose venue is an internationally- 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and has a café. recognised conference centre and music venue, Students benefit from specifically designed group study 16. The Soundhouse to visit the places that interest you most. as well as being used for lectures and graduation areas and IT classrooms. There is wireless networking The Soundhouse is a unique building which forms ceremonies. throughout. The building is swipe access only to ensure a landmark music practise and studio facility. If you would like to see specific it is reserved solely for the use of current students. It houses state of the art practise rooms and departments and speak to their staff, 3. Firth Court recording studios for students. Firth Court was opened in 1905 by Kind Edward VII 10. Jessop West please contact them directly prior to and Queen Alexandra. It is currently home to the Designed by well-known Berlin Architectural Firm 17. Hicks Building your visit or ask how to do this at the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Sauerbauch Hutton, this building provides office, The Hicks Building is home to the Departments Student Services Information Desk in Visitors are welcome to look around the foyer, quad meeting and seminar space for History, English and of Physics and Astronomy and the School of and first floor at some of the historic features, but Modern Languages, as well as exhibition spaces for Mathematics and Statistics. The building is named the Students’ Union. To cover all of the please be aware that access to some areas may be more general use. It has been designed with features after mathematician and physicist William Hicks – stops on the tour, we recommend that restricted. For further information, please call in at to minimise environmental impact such as green the first Vice Chancellor of the University. you allow one hour. the Porter’s Lodge located on the left as you roof spaces and air movement via specially designed enter the building. windows. 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