At Hallam SU, we're committed to being an actively anti-racist organisation. We're a sanctuary that fosters a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all students, and we stand firmly against racism, hate, and all forms of unlawful discrimination or harassment.

March/protest details

You may be aware of several protests organised in Sheffield City Centre on Saturday 8 November. UKIP are holding a 'Reclaim Sheffield from the far-left' protest from 1pm in Sheffield City Centre. Stand Up to Racism are holding a counter-protest from 12pm at Sheffield Cathedral.

We understand the importance of dialogue and diverse perspectives, and we fully support our students' right to express themselves peacefully. Our priority is the wellbeing and safety of our entire student body. We support freedom of speech and we ask that everyone conduct themselves respectfully and in accordance with our Student Code of Conduct.

Your safety and wellbeing are paramount. If you are in any way impacted by the protest, please access the support services on offer:

• The University provide wellbeing support if you'd like to talk to someone about how you are feeling.
• Talk with your Student Support Adviser.
• You can contact the University's Chaplaincy at chaplaincy@shu.ac.uk. The Chaplaincy are supportive of all Hallam students.
• SU Advice can advise you if your ability to fulfil academic commitments has been impacted.
• If you need to report a hate crime or incident, we encourage you to report it using Hallam's dedicated Report and Support service.
• Reach out to your Officers if you'd like to find out more or get involved in our work on anti-racism.

Due to the protests and other large-scale events across the city, we expect Sheffield City Centre to be significantly busier than usual, with high concentrations of people in key public spaces. Stay vigilant while in the city and always check your routes for potential disruption before you travel.