The Hallam Model is an Applied Curriculum Design Framework that defines Sheffield Hallam Universities overall approach to learning & teaching and the student experience. It is based around four themes: Engage, Challenge, Collaborate, and Thrive. 

Engage - Learning at Hallam engages with the world beyond the University

The University provides engagement opportunities for all students through work-based learning, placements, embedded digital capabilities and structured programmes which provide services to the community beyond the university. Every course engages students with local, national and global contexts. 

Challenge - Learning is intellectually stretching by engaging students with real world problems, at the cutting edge of research and practice

The University embeds intellectual challenge by engaging students with real-world problems, at the cutting edge of research and practice both in the UK and globally.  Every course provides opportunities to generate, deploy and challenge research-based knowledge in ways which address societal issues.  

Collaborate - Learning with, from and alongside others including opportunities to collaborate with local, national and international partners

The University embeds collaboration by ensuring that all courses provide opportunities for students to work in teams, to develop entrepreneurial capabilities, and to explore beyond disciplinary boundaries. Opportunities to collaborate with partners locally and globally will be embedded in every course. 

Thrive - Learning enables students to thrive personally, culturally and professionally

The University ensures that all students are offered a curriculum which drives personal success through comprehensive induction and transition activities, well-planned courses which build progressively on earlier achievement, with a well-designed and appropriate assessment.

Additional information on the Hallam Model can be found on the dedicated SharePoint site.