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When you become a Sheffield student it’s the start of yourrelationship with aspecial city.

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Our citySheffield is England’s 4th largest city. It’s home to over half a million people,including more than 60,000 students.Situated centrally in the UK and withineasy travel distance of other majorcities, it borders the beautiful PeakDistrict National Park.

Sheffield is a city like no other. It'sfriendly, it's beautiful, it's modern, it'ssafe. There are two and a half milliontrees. And three and a half millionamazing things to do. You’ll find yourown favourites but here’s just a few toget you started.

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Central campus

VISIT Weston ParkBrilliant for sunbathing between classes,Weston Park is right next to campus, in fact,our library’s in it. The park is also home to afree children’s museum.

EAT Coffee Revolution, Bar One and IntervalCafe and Bar, the Students’ Union Our Students’ Union has its own coffee shopand two bars. They’re always a hive ofstudent activity. On sunny days everyoneheads down to the Interval and Bar Onegarden – one of the biggest and best beergardens in Sheffield.

The University Arms, Brook HillWe have our own real ale pub. It supportslocal breweries and serves homemade,locally sourced food.

GeniUS cafesWherever you are on campus or in theStudent Villages (our studentaccommodation, see page 28) there’s achoice of GeniUS cafes nearby. They servefresh coffee, hot or cold snacks and heartymeals.

CINEMA Film Unit, the Students’ UnionRun by students, Film Unit is your own 400-seat cinema on campus.

THEATREThe University Drama Studio,Shearwood RoadA theatre in a converted church where youcan produce, direct or tread the boards.

Film Unit

Weston Park

Interval and Bar One beer garden

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SPORT Sport Sheffield, Northumberland RoadOur sports centre boasts a bouldering wall;a fitness centre; four squash courts; fivesynthetic pitches; outdoor netball andtennis courts; a pool with sauna and steamrooms and 45 acres of playing fields. As astudent you’ll get discounted membershiprates.

AFTER HOURSThe Students’ UnionThere’s something to do every night of theweek. Club nights cater for all tastes,whether you want Dubstep at The TuesdayClub; Hip Hop at UGLY; dance at Space;chart anthems at ROAR; pop singalongs atPop Tarts; or Yorkshire’s biggest LGBTnight, Climax.

Tuesday Club at the University is myfavourite place to play in the UK. Theenergy and hunger for new sound isunprecedented in Steel City. In fact I loveSheffield so much I moved here.MARY ANNE HOBBSDJ AND BROADCASTER

Sport Sheffield

Sport Sheffield

The Students’ Union

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Best in the UK93% satisfaction,National StudentSurvey 2013

The UK’sNo 1 forthree yearsrunningThe Times HigherEducation StudentExperience Survey2011, 2012 and2013

The UK’sjoint No 1for twoyearsrunningThe Times HigherEducation StudentExperience Survey2009 and 2010

Students’Union of the YearNUS Awards 2008

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The best Students’ UnionWhat the awards meanAs you’ve probably guessed, the entertainment and thesocial life are first rate. But there’s more to a successfulstudents’ union than cafes, bars and live music.

The awards also reflect how effective our Students’Union is at representing you and delivering the servicesyou ask for.

There are over 300 clubs and societies based at theStudents’ Union. Our Give It a Go activities schemegives you the chance to try something new, whether it’sscuba diving, judo or sushi making. Our volunteeringscheme is one of the biggest and best in the UK.

Investing in the UK’s bestOur Students’ Union had a £20-million revamp in 2013so you’ll be one of the first to enjoy our state-of-the-artnew building.

“The Union runs amazing clubnights, gigs and massiveevents, as well as being anincredible force for studentrepresentation.INDIA-CHLOE WOOF, BA FRENCH AND LINGUISTICS

The Students’ Union

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VISIT Winter Garden, Surrey StreetThe largest temperate glasshouse in anyEuropean city is home to more than 2,000plants from around the world, many ofwhich wouldn’t look out of place in JurassicPark. The building is an architecturalspectacle in its own right. It’s connected tothe Millennium Gallery by the gallery shop.

Millennium Galleries, Arundel GateKnown affectionately as The Lennie Gees,the city’s Millennium Galleries have closelinks with the Tate and the V&A.

Graves Gallery, Surrey StreetThe Graves’ permanent collection is a strollthrough the history of modern art, taking inworks by Picasso, Lautrec, Bonnard,Spencer and Hockney. Temporaryexhibitions have featured etchings by Goya,paintings by William Blake and the latedrawings of Andy Warhol.

EATLeopold SquareThis beautifully redeveloped Victorian plazawas voted the people’s favourite newbuilding in the 2010 Sheffield Design Awards.It houses seven bars and restaurantsincluding Wagamama, Zizzi and Aagrah.

Tamper: Sellers Wheel, Arundel StreetBased in a former silversmiths’ workshop,Tamper is a taste of New Zealand coffeeculture in the heart of Sheffield.

Blue Moon Cafe, St James’ StreetA vegetarian and vegan cafe serving hearty,wholesome dishes. Ask to try the homity pie.

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Winter Garden

Blue Moon Cafe

The Lyceum

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CINEMA The Showroom, Paternoster RowThe Showroom is the largest indie cinemaoutside London. The restaurant bar is apopular meeting place. If mainstreammovies are more your taste, the good oldOdeon is five minutes away.

THEATRE Sheffield Theatres – The Crucible,Studio and Lyceum, Tudor SquareThree distinctive venues and a lively mix offamily musicals, new interpretations of theclassics, contemporary drama andgroundbreaking work make this one of themost important theatre complexes in the UK.

SPORTPonds Forge, Sheaf StreetPonds Forge has a gym, fitness classes, adiving pool, an Olympic size swimming pooland a plethora of sports clubs and lessons.Great for keeping fit, or for when you justwant to ride the flumes.

RunningThe Sheffield Half Marathon takes placeevery year and the city is also home to theGreat Yorkshire Run.

AFTER HOURSThe Leadmill, Leadmill RoadFormer flour mill and Sheffield institution,The Leadmill brought the Human Leagueand Cabaret Voltaire to the city when itopened as an artist-run space in 1980.Voted Best Live Music Venue by NMEreaders, it’s now a pilgrimage for top bands.Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys and The Strokeshave all played here.

Plug, Corporation and The O2 AcademyThese clubs put on student-friendly nightsthroughout the week so there’ll besomething for you, whether you’re a nichemusic fan or just want to sing along to somecheesy pop.

“Every time I see the MillenniumGalleries it amazes me. Itchanges so often it’s like havingan unlimited supply of galleries.JESSICA KIRK, BSC BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

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Millennium Galleries

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SHOPRare and Racy, Division StreetA treasure trove of books, art, records andCDs, as well as a kind of centre forinteresting cultural goings on in the city – be lured inside by out-of-this-world jazz,avant-garde electronica, or antiquebluegrass; find rare first editions, textbooks,fanzines, local poetry, self-published comicsand other surprises.

The Forum, Division StreetThe Forum is an emporium of independentboutiques where you’ll find unique skateshops and carefully crafted menswear.

The vintage trailWhether it’s 1920s flapper or 1970s surferstyle you’re after, start at Cow on WestStreet. Cross the road and Bang BangVintage is just a hop and a skip away.Freshmans, the shop that kick-started thevintage trend in Sheffield, is a leisurely strolldown the street.

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West Street and theDevonshireQuarter Five minutes’ walk from centralcampus, this area is the hub ofstudent life in the city. West Streetis loaded with popular studentbars, cafes and restaurants.Division Street is where all theindie shops and boutiques are.

The Forum

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EATDivision Street and West StreetFor lunch, try the burritos at surf shack,California Fresh, traditional pub food at theFrog and Parrot or fish and chips at thelong-established Devonshire Chippy. Atnight this area comes alive with peopleeating out at the many Mexican, Thai, Indianand Lebanese restaurants.

AFTER HOURS

From traditional pubs to gigs or cocktailbars this area has it covered. DJs playregularly at Bungalows & Bears and theBowery. The Old House and the Wick atBoth Ends are great for cocktailconnoisseurs. A short walk up West Streetbrings you to The Harley, where you can seethe best new music talent.

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The Bowery

Devonshire Green

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Ecclesall Roadand SharrowVale Road Close to the Student Villages, EcclesallRoad is brimming with great restaurantsand shops. Right next door is SharrowVale Road, which has a quirky villagefeel. This is where you’ll find all theindependent cafes, delis and pubs.

VISITBotanical GardensAcross the road from The Endcliffe Village(see page 28), the gardens were theconcept of a 19th-century gent namedRobert Marnock. He knew a good picnicspot when he saw one. Marnock laterdesigned the gardens of the Royal BotanicalSociety in London’s Regent’s Park.

Endcliffe ParkA few minutes’ walk from the StudentVillages, it’s a great place to get together fora BBQ on warm summer evenings. There’salso a nice walk from Endcliffe Park,through the woods and up to the ForgeDam cafe.

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If you enter theBotanical Gardensfrom ClarkehouseRoad and walkstraight through tothe gates at theopposite side,you’ll emerge onEcclesall Road. It’sa lovely ten minutewalk and a greatway to startlearning how thecity fits together.

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Endcliffe Park

Botanical Gardens

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SPORTEndcliffe ParkEndcliffe Park is a joggers’ paradise. Keeprunning and you’ll end up in the PeakDistrict, where members of ourOrienteering and Fell Running Club can befound powering up hill and down dale.

EAT Ceres, Hunter’s BarThis easygoing, homely French bistro is agem. Don’t think it’s out of your price range– it’s cheaper than a lot of pubs, and thefood is made with real care and attention.

Fancie, Ecclesall RoadBeautifully made cakes, local ice cream,milkshakes and other good stuff. Take yourcakes away, or sit inside and have them onproper china plates with a nice cup of tea.

Two Steps, Sharrow Vale RoadIf you really, really love fish and chips this isheaven. It’s better than going to a poshrestaurant.

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Ecclesall Road

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Broomhill A popular student area with shops,restaurants, pubs and bars on your doorstep, you’re bound to bump intosomeone you know.

SHOPRecord CollectorDownloading music from the internetmight be convenient, but where’s thefun? The promise of a bargain? The thrillof finding something you couldn’t findanywhere else? Record Collector has allthe above.

AFTER HOURS

The York is a gastro pub with an eclecticselection of world beers; the Place has pooltables and shows the football; the Fox andDuck serves guest ales and does a goodquiz on a Sunday.

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Record Collector

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London RoadandAbbeydale Road You’ll be spoilt for choice here. There’s a seemingly limitless selection ofChinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Turkish and Caribbean restaurants.

EATLondon RoadJapanese restaurant, WasabiSabi, puts on aspectacular teppanyaki show and atZeugma they cook delicious Turkish kebabsin front of you. The Vietnamese cafe, LittleHanoi, has a karaoke room tucked awayupstairs.

Okeh Cafe, Abbeydale RoadLiked Quadrophenia? You’ll love this place.With red leatherette booths, and a jukeboxthat plays all the motown, soul and skaclassics. You can tell it’s the real deal fromthe line of Vespas and Lambrettas outsideon a Saturday.

THEATRELantern Theatre, Kenwood Park RoadAt Sheffield’s oldest playhouse you can seeplays, gigs and comedy in an intimateVictorian setting. It’s five minutes’ walkfrom London Road.

SPORT The Climbing Works, Little London RoadTest out your climbing skills on the world’sbiggest indoor bouldering wall.

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WasabiSabi

Okeh Cafe

Zeugma

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The best of the rest

VISITThe Peak District National Park“On your doorstep” doesn’t quite cover it.The Peak District is so close that 38 percent of the city is, technically, in it. This isthe perfect playground for climbing, hiking,mountain biking and generally roaming free.You can bus it in 20 minutes. Cycle or walkfrom The Endcliffe or Ranmoor Villages(see pages 28 and 29).

Chatsworth HouseFamous as the location for the BBC’s Prideand Prejudice, Chatsworth House is hometo the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, notMr Darcy. The house is brimming withunusual treasures and the vast, manicuredgardens are a day out in themselves. There’sa calendar of events including concerts,firework displays and a Christmas market.

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Chatsworth House

The Peak District

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SHOPMeadowhallOne of the biggest indoor shopping centresin the UK, Meadowhall has more shops thanyou can count, plus restaurants and amultiplex cinema. Retail heaven is a shorttram ride from campus; new additionsinclude Urban Outfitters and Cath Kidston.

SPORTWinter sportsTry ice hockey and curling lessons or go tothe skating sessions on the rinks aticeSheffield. You’ll find elite ice hockeyteam, the Sheffield Steelers churning upthe ice just around the corner at theMotorpoint Arena.

Running and athleticsThe English Institute of Sport (EIS) hostsathletics clubs where you can live out yourdream of becoming the next Jessica Ennis.

“As a keen athlete it was goodto know there are excellentsports facilities in the city,with Ponds Forge, EIS andthe Peak District all withinrunning distance of my halls.ROB NICHOL, MPHYS PHYSICS

Meadowhall

The Peak District

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There are around 50public parks and lots ofother specially designedpublic areas.

Some of the most popularspots are minutes awayfrom the heart of the city.

Parks

Crookes Valley Park

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“For bonfire night this year,we walked up to a park inthe student area of Crookeswith stunning views ofSheffield. Many studentswere already gathered thereand the atmosphere wasfantastic. Sheffield hasmany hidden gems like that,just waiting to bediscovered.GEORGINA QUINTON SMITH,LLB LAW

62% ofSheffield is Green Space

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Off the Shelf Festival of WordsFor those who love a good book. Off theShelf attracts well-known literary namessuch as Will Self, Nick Hornby and StephenFry. Readings, workshops, talks and authorsignings are held throughout October.

SportSheffield is a big, passionate sporting citywith plenty to keep you occupied. There aretwo famous football clubs, and ourbasketball and ice hockey teams competeat international level.

TramlinesSheffield’s parks, pubs and public spacesbecome one big music venue for theweekend. There are even bands on thebuses. It was voted Best MetropolitanFestival 2011.

Doc/FestAn international film festival in the heart ofthe city. Expect back-to-back screenings andtalks by influential documentary filmmakers.

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Festivals and events

Tramlines

Tramlines

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Last Laugh Comedy FestivalOne of the UK’s best comedy festivals withmore than 90 shows over 30 days.

Sheffield Food FestivalThis free festival is a mouth-watering feastfor foodies, with pop-up restaurants,gastronomical masterclasses and an artisanfood market.

Peace in the ParkAnything goes at this hippy extravaganza sodon’t be surprised if you come acrossukuleles, trapeze artists or a world recordattempt. Popular with students, it allhappens in a park close to central campus –just follow the sound of steel drums.

World Snooker Championships This takes place every year in the CrucibleTheatre. Hang around the city centre longenough and you’re likely to spot one of thestars. Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan isrumoured to have once eaten dinner out ofhis trophy in a Sheffield curry house.

SensoriaA film, music and digital festival thatcelebrates Sheffield’s rich musical heritage.The latest festival screened films at a drive-incinema and an outdoor swimming pool.

Festival of the MindA unique collaboration between theUniversity of Sheffield and the city’screative community. This biyearly festival isa chance to see your lecturers putting onevents with local artists, poets, musiciansand magicians.

Lyric The acclaimed poet and our Professor ofPoetry, Simon Armitage curates this poetryand music festival. It’s attracted star actsincluding Carol Ann Duffy, Tony Harrisonand Kate Tempest.

Festival of the Mind

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Make the mostComing to Sheffield for adepartment open day? Here areour suggestions for making themost of your visit:

ONE HOUR

• Take a walk through thecity up to centralcampus and grab a drinkin Coffee Revolution orThe View deli.

• Take a look around ourStudents’ Union.

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• Take a stroll throughWeston Park and visitthe museum.

• Have something to eat inour own real ale pub,The University Arms.

• Browse division Street’sindependent shops.

• Pop into the spectacularWinter Garden.

ONE NIGHT

• Go for a meal in thebeautiful LeopoldSquare.

• Have a quick drink in oneof Sheffield’s many pubs.

• Catch a play in thefamous CrucibleTheatre.

Leopold Square

The Crucible and Lyceum

Botanical Gardens

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Want some more ideas for thingsto do or places to stay? Visit thesewebsites:

Sightseeing and events www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visitwww.ourfaveplaces.co.uk

Foodwww.eatsheffield.com

Cinemawww.showroomworkstation.org.ukwww.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/sheffield/125

Theatrewww.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

Gigs and comedywww.ents24.com

Staywww.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit/staywww.halifaxhall.co.uk

THE WEEkENd

• Find a bargain in one ofBroomhill’s independentshops.

• Walk through the breath-taking BotanicalGardens and onto Ecclesall Road.

• Visit one of the quirky cafeson Sharrow Vale Road.

• discover a new cuisine on London Road.

• Relax on devonshire Green. • Lose track of time exploring

the Millennium Galleries.• Watch a gig at legendary

music venue The Leadmill. • Take the short trip out to

the Peak district.• Watch an indie film at

The Showroom.• Try Sheffield’s famous

Henderson’s Relish on somefish and chips.

The Showroom

Devonshire Green

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Getting around It’s easy to get around. Buses run every 8-10minutes from the Student Villages to the maincampus or city centre throughout the day.

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University accommodation Our student accommodation is rated the best in the UK(ULiving CUBO Awards 2012). There are three locations tochoose from: The Endcliffe Village, The Ranmoor Village,and City and Central Campus. Wherever you live, you’ll bepart of a supportive community where there’s alwayssomething happening.

There’s a huge range of events, activities, trips, sports andfundraising opportunities on offer through our Residence Lifeprogramme so you won’t be short of something to do. You’llhave a security team to keep you safe and welfare supportthrough your Residential Mentors. They’re here to help yousettle in and are always around throughout the year to offeradvice or support if you need it.

If you want to beef up your CV there are plenty of volunteeringor paid jobs in and around the residences. Our Living-Learningprogramme runs guest lectures and workshops on everythingfrom essay writing to healthy cooking too.

The 2014 rents will be published on our website from March 2014, see: www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation

MoreFor more information, videos and answers to your questions,see our website: www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodationIf you’d rather talk to someone, give us a call: 0114 222 4488.Or email us: [email protected]

For more about the Residence Life programme and what’son in our accommodation, see: www.residencelife.co.uk

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The EndcliffeVillageCatered and self-catering– 2,898 self-catered rooms– 482 catered rooms– 2,484 en-suite rooms– 82 deluxe rooms– 814 rooms with shared

bathroom facilities– 42-week contracts

The RanmoorVillageSelf-catering– 1,095 en-suite rooms– 72 studios– 42-week contracts

City and Central CampusSelf-catering– 893 en-suite rooms– 133 deluxe rooms– 260 rooms with shared

bathroom facilities– 42-week contracts

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“I love that there are somany people so close toyou – it makes it nearlyimpossible for you to notfind a close group offriends.TOM FRASERTHE ENDCLIFFE VILLAGE

The Endcliffe VillageThe biggest of the two Student Villagesis home to about 3,500 students, livingtogether in modern apartment blocks,flats and houses.

You can go catered or self-catering. Thereare en-suite rooms and rooms with sharedbathroom facilities.

At the heart of the village is The Edge,where loads of events happen includingquizzes, socials and DJ nights. The diningroom is here too. You can hang out andmeet friends in the cafe or the bar.

Both our StudentVillages have 24 hourcustomer service onreception and 24 hour security.

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The Ranmoor VillageRanmoor is only a couple of minutes’ walkfrom The Endcliffe Village, so you’ll be closeneighbours. You’ll be with 1,000 students inen-suite self-catering apartments. There arealso studios for individuals or couples, andfamily apartments too.

At the heart of The Ranmoor Village is The Ridge. This is the centre of student sociallife, where there’s always something happening.There’s a bar where you can meet your friendsand activities, socials and events throughoutthe year.

“It feels like I've knownmy flatmates foryears. At first it wasa little awkward butcooking, cleaning,eating and going outtogether meant we allgot friendly veryquickly. We'vealready decided tolive together againnext year.JENNI GRINDLEYTHE RANMOORVILLAGE

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City and centralcampus If you want to be that bit moreindependent, our friendly, greencity is the place to do it.

All city accommodation is self-catering.You’ll be surrounded by welcomingneighbours and there will be plenty ofResidence Life activities, socials andevents going on. City accommodationis in the area between the city centreand the campus so you can walk toeither in minutes. There are en-suiterooms and rooms with sharedbathroom facilities.

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West Street,division Street andthe heart of the citycentre, right onyour doorstep.

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Private accommodationIf you want to rent privately, the best place tostart is propertywithUS. This is a University-runservice offering advice and information aboutstudent housing in Sheffield. You can view a list ofproperties to rent here:www.sheffield.ac.uk/propertywithus

Here are some of the most popular undergraduateareas to live. All are within walking distance or a quickbus journey from campus.

City centreClose to campus and the city’s many shops,restaurants, cinemas and theatres.

BroomhillA popular student area with a busy mix ofindependent and well-known shops, coffee houses,restaurants, pubs and supermarkets. It’s only a shortwalk from campus or to the Botanical Gardens.

CrookesAlongside Broomhill, Crookes is the centre ofSheffield student life. The main shopping street ishome to a good selection of food shops,supermarkets, fast food outlets and general stores.

WalkleyQuieter than Broomhill or Crookes, Walkley’sresidents and students form a close-knit community.It has distinctive shops, eateries, a snooker hall andgood walks and views at Rivelin Valley.

RanmoorOne of the most desirable suburbs in Sheffield. Thisaffluent neighbourhood houses families and youngprofessionals alike.

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Visit us Don’t just take our word for it. Now you’ve been offered aplace, come to a department open day and experience the city,University and our accommodation for yourself.

This is your chance to get to know your department and learn moreabout your course. You’ll get to experience the buzz of campus lifeduring term-time, and there will be lots of students and staff aboutto answer your questions. Your department will get in touch to inviteyou to an open day.

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What happens next? This is one of four Essential Guides we send to you beforeyou start your course at Sheffield:

Each guide gives you specific information you need to knowbefore you start your studies.

The Essential Guide to Registration and the Essential Guideto University Life will be sent from August, when you haveaccepted and met any outstanding conditions of your offer.

Useful websiteswww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduatewww.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodationwww.sheffield.ac.uk/union

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www.sheffield.ac.uk/contact/social-media

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