Competition - post a photo you've taken of nature >>

University of Sheffield

Sheffield

This discussion is now closed.

Check out other Related discussions

Sheffield Guide: The Students Union (SUSU)

Assuming you get to Sheffield University then this is where the social scene is most likely to start, before you gain the confidence of knowing where you are to explore the city.

So heres my guide to the Sheffield Union of Students Building.

First things first, no building thats on 4 floors is going to be easily navigable, so the map is attached.

LEVEL ONE

Bar One
Every Sheffield student knows of this venue, assessible either by going through the side entrance on Glossop Road, or by going through the main doors on the Western Bank side and going down two levels.
Cheap cheap drinks every night of the week; 8 pool tables at 50p a time, and loads of TV screens for your sporting events, and coverage of student favourites such as The Simpson's.
On a nice day, the outside gardens and sunshine deck make a great place for BBQs and the likes.

One to Go
Fast food outlet within Bar One, cheap food, and quite possibly the biggest portion of fries for 79p you'll ever encounter.

Plenty of arcade games on this level too, and soft drinks dispensers.

LEVEL TWO

Fusion & Foundry

Home of Ent's nights Lickerish (R&B, Hiphop, Soul - Monthly); Climax (LGB Monday Monthly);Tuesday Club (Weekly), Juice (AU Pop - Wednesday Weekly), Fuzz Club & Bleach (Messy Metal and Dirty Indie, Thursday Weekly), Pop Tarts (Saturdays Weekly, 60s thru to Today).
Capacity of the two rooms together, 1200.

The SU Auditorium
Many lectures happen in here during the day, delivered to first year students due to the size of the groups being taught. But in the evenings the Film Unit have it a couple of nights a week all year, and with a capacity of 400; they host movies delayed by about 8 weeks, at £1.70 for a single ticket, or indeed for a years pass £30.

Interval Cafe Bar
Relaxed and refined, the Interval is the laid back sister of Bar One. Its leading bar design is unique amongst Student Unions as is its service. From hot breakfast sandwiches to pasta, wraps and speciality vegetarian dishes, the Interval provides food right into the evening. You can accompany your continental cuisine with continental beverages too - the Interval has a selection of international beers and wine.

LEVEL THREE

The main level from the entrance off Western Bank.

Box Office
Does what it says on the tin, a vital place for your ent's tickets, also issues tickets for Sheffield International Venues & Theatres (Hallam FM Arena, EIS Sheffield, Crucible, Sheffield City Hall, Lycyem, IceSheffield and Ponds Forge ISC).

Student Advice Centre / Sheffield Students Information Centre
Information point, for all your forms, detail changes, and in the event of any general local information needed.

Endsleigh Insurance
Sheffield University Union Branch

STA Travel

Natwest Bank
Sheffield University Branch

Oxfam Store
Sheffield University Union of Students Store

The Studio
All your Sheffield University hoodies, T-Shirts, Sweaters, and goodies, as well as the cheapest ink catridges around, and photo developing.

Harold Brookes Formal Hire
The best place to hire ball (and other formal occasion) wear.

Union Shop
Student essentials including stationary, magazines, and food/drink

Coffee Revolution
Fairtrade coffee available here, quite expensive though.

The Source
Network enabled computer suites, and local information point.
Lower floor of the 24 Hour Revison Centre during Exam Periods.

The Copy Shop
They'll do anything if you give them the artwork, large banners, posters, business cards...

The Sandwich Shop
Food/drink on the go, snacks generally.

Launderette
Mainly used by 2nd / 3rd years bringing their stuff down, as all 1st year accomodation has some form of laundering facilities on site.

Some Sabbatical Officers' Offices on this level also.
More Vending Machines

LEVEL FOUR

The Gallery
The upper level of The 24 hr Revision Centre during Exam Periods, has more Network enabled computers, coffee / soft drink machines, and plenty of desks as well as comfy couches.

Meeting Rooms
More Sabbatical Officers' Offices

Loxley Food Court
Sally's Coffee Lounge
University owned food venues, but very nice if you want to sit down, read a news paper and eat/drink for a bit.

The Union also owns two bars in residential areas:

Fox and Duck
Broomhill

Rising Sun
Fulwood

Union.jpg92.7KB

Scroll to see replies

Reply 1

Bhaal85

Express delivery, by Expression. Nice. :rolleyes:

University of Sheffield

Sheffield

Reply 2

viviki

Interval do the nicest hot chocs in the world. Whipped cream and marshmellows, oh and massive sunday lunches they are a bargain and great after a hangover and they have a decent veggie and vegan menu.

Reply 3

Chrism

They also do fantastic garlic breads (3 for 75p), as well as a rather delicious cake with toffee and apple.

Reply 4

*skye*

One of my mates wondered if this Student Union is just for Uni of Sheff students only, or Hallam students as well? Cud anyone clarify this?

Reply 5

Expression

*skye*

One of my mates wondered if this Student Union is just for Uni of Sheff students only, or Hallam students as well? Cud anyone clarify this?

Provided you're 18 + and have an NUS Card any students are allowed to use the facilities within the Student Union, even Hallam ones.

NUS Card checks mainly happen at night, after around 7 PM at all entrances, if you have one (from any Uni), you can come in.

Reply 6

Expression

UPDATE

About the Oxfam store, which was earmarked for going into the Union building in place of Co-op Bank.

This aint going to be just any Oxfam store, where you donate bric and brac, such as those you'll find on the highstreet.

Sheffield Union Website

Oxfam comes to the Union

The Union and Oxfam have come together to open a flagship student store in the Union building.

Situated between Endsleigh Insurance and Harold Brookes on Level 3, the new outlet specialises in two of students greatest necessities - books and music. You'll also find select clothes and Fairtrade snacks on offer too. This Oxfam is the first of its kind in the country, soon to be imitated in Unions across the nation. So whether you’re looking to pick up a cheap textbook, or just want to browse for rare finds, Oxfam is bound to have the bargain you're looking for.

Donations of books and music are always welcome and can be taken in to the store at any time, or if you want to go that little bit further and help out for a few hours, willing volunteers can contact Alan on 0114 276 1922.

Reply 7

ickleangel

is the sheff ui branch of HSBC nearby coz thts where i'm opening my student account!

Reply 8

Expression

ickleangel

is the sheff ui branch of HSBC nearby coz thts where i'm opening my student account!

Yeah the Uni branch is nearby - it's at the top of West Street / Upper Hanover - dead easy, but there are other HSBC branches across the city, including one in Broomhill, and at least 3 branches in the City Centre.

Reply 9

giraffehaveabath

cheers for sticking these expression, had no clue about them!

very useful

Reply 10

byb3

Yeah did you notice the new Halifax just opening in Broomhill as well? Was just going up towards the end of last year so you lucky people don't have to go to town to visit your local Halifax now!

- Adam

Reply 11

anita_xx

That's quite cool about the Oxfam, I didn't know about that either!!

And Interval absolutely rocks, especially before Pop Tarts when you can never get to the bar in Bar One!!

Reply 12

lessthanthree

ickleangel

is the sheff ui branch of HSBC nearby coz thts where i'm opening my student account!

yep. and it has a massive "WELCOME TO SHEFFIELD, STUDENTS!!" sign on it. So it can't be missed (:

Reply 13

Expression

Thought I better update this:

Harold Brookes Formal Hire, has now been replaced by the Careers Service OpUS Job Shop where you can find out about part time job opportunities - particularly important coming up to the festive season.

Reply 14

viviki

They are actually quite helpful too

Reply 15

acerofspades

Does anyone have any pictures of the garden bit outside the union building?

Reply 16

LostRiot

acerofspades

Does anyone have any pictures of the garden bit outside the union building?

this is quite a good one, although it doesn't show the the patio, but I'm sure you can image what that's like. :smile:

this page has loads of links to pictures taken around sheffield Uni, problem is most of them were taken in the 80's.

still they're quite funny
http://www.shef.ac.uk/postcards/

Reply 17

Fragsta

LostRiot

this is quite a good one, although it doesn't show the the patio, but I'm sure you can image what that's like. :smile:

this page has loads of links to pictures taken around sheffield Uni, problem is most of them were taken in the 80's.

still they're quite funny
http://www.shef.ac.uk/postcards/

What the frick is up with the Shef website at the moment? :confused:

Neither that page nor the contracts page works! Same "technical problem" page. Oh noes! People must be trying to steal our accommodation! :eek:

Reply 18

kel

I was having troubles getting into the module directory yesterday too.

Reply 19

jaybones

I've just been into the newly refurbished Interval and its pretty sweet! It still has the "just been painted" smell to it too!

There isnt tooooo much that has changed but it has a new greeny paintjob making it much brighter in there! There are a few new tables and chairs too. Looking forward to seeing Bar one!