Resources

Use our bank of videos, guides, and recommendations for when you're bored or need a well earned break.

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Festive favourites

Playlists

Christmas Classics

Christmas Peaceful Piano

Books

The Snowman and the Snowdog

A Christmas Carol

The Christmas Guest

Crafts

Present wrapping hacks

Origami star decoration

Origami Christmas tree

DIY pom pom garland

Films

The Polar Express

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Self-guided walks

New to the city? Fancy a new walk? Use one of our self-guided walking tours to explore something new from the city centre, artwork, and music.

City centre

Explore the city centre and find the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and enjoy.

Pete McKee art

Follow Sheffield artist Pete McKee's art tour around the city to see his incredible wall art.

Music venues

Learn about the city's iconic music venues using our self-guided tour.

Riddle trail

Fancy a walk? Try the 'Riddle Trail' in Sheffield's Botanical Gardens.

Day trips

Extend your trip to a day out at some of Sheffield's popular spots.

Sheffield Botanical Gardens

Graves Park Farm

Heeley City Farm

Ladybower Reservoir

Our Cow Molly Ice Cream Parlour & Reservoir Walk

Weston Park

Keeping active

Try our very own Hallam workouts and other activities to help keep you fit and healthy, both physically and mentally.

Hallam Active - at home

Couch to 5K

Yoga

Boxing

Cycling trails

Martial arts

Hallam Active Gym

View memberships

Podcasts

Explore some of our favourite podcasts.

Grad Life by the Horns

The Mindful Grad

Graduate Job Podcast

Achieve Your Goals

Seize the Yay

LuAnna: The Podcast

The School of Greatness

The Diary of a CEO

Books

Browse our list of must-read books.

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness

by Eric Jorgenson

Mindset

by Dr. Carol S. Dweck

Comfortable with Uncertainty

by Pema Chodron

Becoming

by Michelle Obama

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

by Mark Manson

The Chimp Paradox

by Professor Steve Peters

Thin Air

by Michelle Paver

The Stand

by Stephen King

11.22.63

by Stephen King

Cinema

Check out the Showroom for the latest movie screenings and throwback flicks. Sign up to their CINE 26 scheme to get tickets on any day at any time for just £4.50.

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Arts and crafts

Get in touch with your crafty side and try out some origami.

Guest speakers

We've been lucky enough to have some great guest speaker events, from students and volunteers to Love Island stars!

Dr. Alex George

Anna Williamson

Volunteering Panel

Societies and Volunteering Panel

International Women's Day Panel