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University of Sheffield
From The Student RoomTSR Wiki > University > Choosing a University > University Guides > University of Sheffield
 The city of Sheffield is located in South Yorkshire in Northern England where most of the university is located to the west of the city centre. While being a large university in it's own right it is actually marginally the smaller of the two universities in Sheffield. So having such a large student population, Sheffield is a very studenty city. Age wise the University of Sheffield is over 100 years old - being one of the original 'red-brick' universities. It does, however, have a history connected with education institutions dating back close to 200 years. FacilitiesLibrariesRight now there are 3 main libraries: The (newly opened) Information Commons, Western Bank Library, and Crookesmoor Library. As of January 2008 the Crookesmoor Law Library closed. There are no plans to replace it. Instead, the stock has been split in two- one half (mainly textbooks) going to the Information Commons, the other half, more specific works, to Western Bank Library (formerly University Library). This means all the books you need are no longer in the same place. Unhelpful to put it mildly. Also, general library provision is scarce. Despite the Information Commons being opened with space for 100 000 books, no new books were actually purchased. They were just moved around from previous locations. Desks can be hard to find in peak periods, especially exam time. Although desks can be hard to find in the Information Commons, they are usually always desks available in the much less populated Western Bank Library, which is situated to the left of the Arts Tower. It is generally also much quieter in there, which means it can be easier to get work done and due to how the desks are laid out you'll get less people looking at you when they're trying to avoid doing their work than in the Information Commons. Overall, very disappointing. IT and computingThere are lots of IT facilities available to all students at Sheffield University at both halls and on campus. The Information Commons (otherwise known as the 'IC') has computers on each floor and welcomes students with their own laptops. There are also two floors dedicated to computers in the IC, located on Levels 5 and 6, which are accessible by stairs found by the computers on the left on Level 4 (yellow floor). The other most likely place to find a computer is on Level 1 (blue floor) by turning right when you come up the stairs and walking past the sofas, there are computers on your right and straight on. There are also a substantial number of computers located in The Edge in Endcliffe Village where you are always likely to find a computer even when its busy. Laptops can be used anywhere on campus and be connected to the University network provided they have been registered before hand. [Registration can be done at St. George's IT center (or the IC) located on Mappin Street (just off of West Street) or at the IC by visiting a helpdesk and asking for the relevant leaflet.] CICS (Corporate Information and Computing Services) is the University computer services department available to all members of the university. Their main office is located near the University (across the tram 'sheffield university' interchange). They have other branches near halls that dual as walk-in services as well. There is a university wireless network which can be accessed where ever you are on campus. SportsSport is a serious matter. Read all about it.
WelfareHealthcareThe university has its own, fully operational, medical centre and medical team who provide a healthcare service entirely for students. Has very good accessibility with online bookings, and guaranteed next day appointments. ShopsSheffield city centre is very popular. There are a huge variety of shops - ranging from Division Street to Castle Market. There is also a huge shopping mall - Meadowhall - which is one of the biggest in the country. Ecclesall road also offers a newly developed area of shops. All of these places are easy to reach by bus or tram, from any area of Sheffield. When walking down West Street, by turning right down the street by Aslans then turning left, the Devonshire Quarter can be found, which has an array of interesting shops down it and before you turn left on your right is a centre with more shops and various restuarants and bars. Walking doen this way to the city centre is also quicker and means you will pass the waterfountains on your way to the city centre. There are two sections to the main city centre shops: Fargate and The Moor. Fargate is the main section near the City Hall and The Moor is found by walking the other way (by following the road at the top which the buses run along...this is where the 80 bus will drop you when it takes you into the city centre.) RestaurantsWest Street is full of restaurants ranging from student fast food to casual dining and formal dining-popular places include: Nandos, Wokmania( all you can eat chinese, yum!), 'Aslans' - open till 3am and Khan's. There is a range of food available as well - e.g. during lunch hours you are guaranteed a sandwich from one of the many lunch bars down the street. In the evenings the casual dining restaurants open - Italian, Mexian e.t.c. The fast food restaurants range from regular burger + chips or fish + chips. A little further down West street and you have pizza hut, Mcdonalds and just off you can enjoy some KFC. Regular student 'lunch' places would be Subway, Greggs, Tesco express (For on the go food!). The University itself has many food outlets - The Union offers all types of food, ranging from your everyday sandwiches, flapjacks to some oriental food like instant noodles and even samosas . If you venture further into the union you'll find some hot foods on offer like cornish pasties and sausage rolls as well as some healthier food options from the new restaurant that's opened next to the union shop called 'New Leaf'. Here you can make you own custom salads, smoothies and jacket spuds. There are cafes open in the basement level of the Arts tower as well as at the union (2 branches, one on each floor) and IC which offers baguettes, muffins, hot drinks and even some wraps. For Muslim/Jewish students halal food would be of concern, hence here is a list of where you can get some. 1. The Union offers some halal sandwiches 2. The Union has a restaurant: 'Shere Khan' that offers halal food only 3. Aslans and Jumeirah (opposite Aslans) 4. West st. Shop - offers frozen chicken as well as all salami, sandwiches and other snacks 5. A butchers is located just near Opal 2 BanksThe main 'university bank' would be Natwest, as they have a branch in the union itself. There is also HSBC which is just behind the union as well. Further up on West street you'll find the main Natwest University branch. A bigger Natwest can be found towards the end of West street, where you'll also find a Lloyds Branch and even a Leicester and Alliance branch. A Nationwide can also be found on Division Street. In Broomhill, you can find a Natwest, HSBC, Lloyds TSB, Nationwide and Yorkshire Bank all a Stone Throw from each other. Also A Post Office too, if you have a PO savings account or something. TransportWith a number of bus operators, a tram network and a large train station, Sheffield has plenty of public Transport. First buses provide a service especially for the students of both Sheffield Universities, this is the Number 80 bus, which changes into the 80A or 80C at night time and takes different routes. The 80 bus can be caught at the top of Endcliffe Crescent on the opposite side of the road to Endcliffe Crescent for going to the uni and on Endcliffe Vale Road on the same side as Oakholme Road for going into the city centre or to the train station. This bus will only cost you 50p when you should your UCard (University of Sheffield Card.) Read our guide on Public Transport in Sheffield for Sheffield University Students. Careers serviceGenerally good. Frequent updates. CV services. Part-time jobsThere is a student job shop in the Union which offers help and advice about getting part time work. It displays a number of job vacancies in the window and online. Religious facilitiesStudent UnionA Student Union is the centre of the social scene at university. Read the TSRwiki guide about Sheffield University Student Union. AccommodationChoosing Accommodation can be tough, but there guides are an essential help Private sectorSheffield NightlifeThe Nightlife in Sheffield is amazing and its covered in this guide. Teaching qualitySheffield has a decent teaching quality and has an excellent reputation in some subjects. Applying to SheffieldThinking of applying to Sheffield? Why not read some Personal Statements which were used for applying here? Other Sheffield ArticlesWhy not read these other Sheffield Articles?
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