Welcome to Sheffield Hallam University's Food & Nutrition Society (FANS)! 🍴
Whether you're studying Food & Nutrition, Human Health & Nutrition, or simply have a passion for food, cooking, nutrition and exploring different cuisines, FANS is a place for everyone.
We're an inclusive and welcoming society open to all Sheffield Hallam students, regardless of your course, year of study, background or level of experience. You don't need to be a foodie expert or study a food-related degree — if you're interested in food, we'd love to have you!
🏆 Academic Society of the Year 2025/26
Our aim is to bring students together through our shared love of food while creating opportunities to learn, connect, celebrate different cultures and culinary traditions, and explore Sheffield's incredible food scene.
Throughout the year, you can expect a mix of social, educational and creative events, including:
- 🧁 Baking and food workshops – from doughnut decorating to chocolate and patisserie sessions
- 🌍 Cultural food events – celebrating different cultures, cuisines and culinary heritage
- 🎉 Socials and food trips – discover Sheffield's restaurants, cafés and food businesses with fellow members
- 🎓 Industry guest speakers and career events – hear from professionals and alumni working across food, nutrition and related industries
- ☕ Coffee and study sessions – a chance to meet up, study and take a well-deserved break
- 🍹 Themed events – including our Dry January mocktail event, Pancake Day and other seasonal activities
- 🏆 Competitions and challenges – including bake-offs, members' meal of the week and other foodie challenges
- 🤝 Collaborations with local businesses and other societies
We're passionate about creating a society where everyone's food story is welcome. Food is more than just what we eat — it's connected to our culture, heritage, identity, traditions and communities. Through FANS, we want to celebrate those connections and give our members opportunities to share and discover something new.
Whether you're looking to make friends, try new foods, learn new skills, explore different cultures, build your professional network or simply enjoy some good food, there's something for you at FANS!
Join us!
Membership is completely FREE, and you don't need to study Food & Nutrition to join.
Come along to an event, meet the committee and get involved as much or as little as you'd like — FANS is what you make it! 🍰☕
Follow us on Instagram @shu_fans and join our WhatsApp community to stay up to date on events, opportunities, member discounts, and everything FANS has planned for 2026/27.
