Course Reps play a huge part in shaping student life at Hallam. They're the ones checking in with you, gathering honest feedback, and working closely with lecturers and tutors to ensure your feedback is heard and addressed. They volunteer their time because they genuinely care about making your course experience the best it can be, which is why we love recognising their hard work.
Through Course Rep Certification, reps can track progress and celebrate wins, unlocking digital badges, rewards, and certificates by attending student forums, completing additional development training, leading on projects, and more! Reaching Tier 3 is the peak of this programme, a milestone reserved for those who've consistently stepped up for their peers, championed student voices, and created lasting, positive change on their course.
Today, we're celebrating five incredible Course Reps who've officially earned their Tier 3 Course Rep Certification. We want to give a huge thank you to each of them for their dedication, hard work, and positive impact on the Hallam community, and shine a spotlight on the projects they've worked on over the last year.
Linette Manoj Joseph
BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity with Forensics
Rep Elective Project
Implemented elective module taster sessions for BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Forensics students. Linette worked with Staff Leads for each module to propose times, rooms, and days convenient for both lecturers and students to arrange taster sessions.
Linette's reflection
Although getting in touch with lecturers was not that hard, arranging a day, time, and room was very difficult. On top of that, there was the issue of balancing the convenience of the students and lecturers. But in the end, students were so happy this was happening, and it clarified which module they wanted to choose all before the end of the month. This not only relieves pressure on lecturers but also the SHU admin staff. I don't think there is anything I would do differently; I am just happy that it worked out. So far, the sessions run were informative and students found them productive. The lecturers are glad this happened, too.
Cerys Ashby
BA (Hons) Business and Management
Rep Elective Project
Created a Consultancy Café space for final year Business and Management students struggling with stress and isolation whilst working on their consultancy project. Cerys reached out to her Lead Reps and proposed collaborating on creating a space for students to work together, alongside staff members in the Business School. After meeting with the Lead Reps, her Education Officer, Associate Heads and the Associate Dean of the Sheffield Business School, they created the Consultancy Café, where students can work informally, get to know other people on the course, and work on their final project.
Cerys' reflection
This experience went with ease thanks to the Lead Reps and the staff involved; they were great to work with. The opportunity to collaborate with them helped me build my confidence and be more motivated to help students and do more to benefit them. It pushed me to do more, which is the reason I became a candidate for BTE Officer in the HSU Officer Elections. Being in professional meetings via Teams helped me build connections with staff and students, which will help me in the process of finding a job after uni.
Mollie Walters
BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
Rep Elective Project
Tackled isolation and loneliness in Criminology courses by re-establishing the Criminology Society. Mollie worked with two of her fellow Course Reps and Academic Staff members in Criminology to reintroduce the Criminology Society after it had been dissolved.
Mollie's reflection
This experience, from the point it was discussed (27 February 2026) to the point it was officially registered on the Hallam SU societies page (9 March 2026), went perfectly. We were all very engaged with the project and worked together to come up with ideas to make sure it would be fit for purpose, despite the short time we had to do it. Everything was ready and in place within a week. Our promotion for the society from our end, alongside the help of academic staff, meant that we were able to get around 20 members on our first day and gained over 50 followers for our Instagram, which was amazing for how short a time it had been in. Overall, I am incredibly impressed and proud of myself for setting up this society and allowing for a change to criminology-based courses that will help Hallam students.
Holly Gale
BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
Rep Elective Project
Tackled isolation and loneliness in Criminology Courses by re-establishing the Criminology Society. Holly put herself forward for the role of Society Treasurer and worked with two of her fellow Course Reps and Academic Staff members in Criminology to reintroduce the Criminology Society after it had been dissolved.
Holly's reflection
I was hesitant at first to commit to this due to being in my final year, yet I am glad I did. It feels rewarding to know I will be bringing many students together but also building friendships myself. I have gained valuable transferable skills for when I leave university as well, such as responsibility with finances and organisation, as well as leadership, of course!
Jaykumar Jain
MSc Public Health
Rep Elective Project
Highlighted support for students through establishing peer-to-peer mentoring in the Institute of Social Sciences in collaboration with the SSA Education Officer. Jay collaborated with his Education Officer to initiate peer-to-peer mentoring sessions, providing students with an accessible platform to share their concerns, receive guidance, and connect with the right support services.
Jay's reflection
This experience was highly rewarding as it highlighted the importance of accessible support systems for students. The peer-to-peer mentoring sessions created a positive impact by allowing students to openly discuss their concerns and receive guidance in a comfortable environment. It also strengthened collaboration between student representatives and officers, ensuring that student voices were heard and addressed effectively. Through this process, I developed stronger leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. If I were to do anything differently, I would aim to promote these sessions more widely at an earlier stage so that a larger number of students could benefit. Overall, this initiative contributed to enhancing the student experience and fostering a more supportive community at Sheffield Hallam University.