Working across South Yorkshire to encourage more children, young people and adults to consider higher education opportunities.
Have you ever heard of a sandwich year? 🥪 Sandwich years can be a great way of broadening your skillset during university, often whilst getting paid as part of a degree💸 . Swipe to see Hepp's guide to sandwich years. This marks the start of our "What on earth is a..." series of posts, where we define and explain some of the jargon surrounding university course types and structures for anyone thinking about progressing into…
6 days ago
HeppSY's new EAs had a great time supporting the first children’s university graduation of the year🎓👩🎓 Over 90 amazing CU graduates celebrated their achievements with friends and family- what an inspiring way to start the academic year! 🎉 We'd like to thank the University of Sheffield for hosting a fantastic event and to all the learners who took part in extra-curriculars throughout school to earn this award. We'll also be introducing Hepp/HeppSY's Higher Education Engagement…
3 weeks ago
Starting university? 🎓 From Crocs to Command strips here's our recent graduate Alex's forgotten essentials list for those packing for higher education. 🧳 1. Flip-flops, Crocs & slippers: flip-flops and Crocs are a great addition to your wardrobe if you’re sharing a bathroom and to wear in communal spaces. Slippers are also the perfect cosy addition during the winter months. 2. Cards & games: these are great for playing with your new flatmates and getting…
5 weeks ago
The final episode of this series of Hepp Steps has dropped! 🎙️ In this episode we talk to Archie, one of our amazing student ambassadors, about his life and his fascinating journey to higher education. Archie talks about some of the challenges he has faced and how higher education has helped him follow his diverse passions. Listen now on YouTube and Spotify by searching 'Hepp Steps' or through the Linktree in our bio. #HEPPSteps #HigherEducation…
7 weeks ago
📣 We're Hiring 📣 Do you want to make a difference to young people's futures? Have you seen the value of higher education and now want to promote this to young people? 🎓 This graduate internship offers an invaluable opportunity to work across Hepp (Higher Education Progression Partnership). Hepp is a partnership of Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield and works across South Yorkshire to encourage more children, young people, and adults to…
8 weeks ago
🎧 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎧 Join us on the latest episode of HEPP Steps, 'The one where Pascha talks about being LGBTQ+ and University life'! We're so excited to have our special guest, Pascha Linley, share her personal journey. She dives into her experience as an LGBTQ+ student and shares what it was like navigating university life in Brighton.🏳️🌈 Listen now on Spotify and YouTube or by following the Linktree in our bio. #HEPPSteps…
8 weeks ago
Congratulations to all learners receiving their GCSE results today! All of us at Hepp and HeppSY wish you the best of luck with your results and next steps.
9 weeks ago
Wondering how you can balance your personal life and university studies? In the latest episode of Hepp Steps 'The One Where We Talk About Study-Life Balance' our recent graduates share their tried-and-tested tips on the topic to help you manage your time and reduce stress. Whether you're thinking about going to higher education, starting university in September or would simply like to find out more about balancing your studies then tune in for some useful…
10 weeks ago
Congratulations to everyone receiving their results today from all of us at Hepp & HeppSY! Take a moment to celebrate all of your hard work! 🥳 If it has not gone your way, one option open to you is Clearing. We’ve added some useful Clearing links to the link in our bio including: - UCAS's clearing and results day page, - A recording of our latest twilight session which was talking all things Clearing -…
10 weeks ago
Making friends at higher education can seem intimidating, but don't let that put you off! In the second episode of Hepp Steps, Yaz, Kaydian and Tanya talk about all the different ways to make friends whilst at higher education; in halls, on your course or through societies. Listen now on Spotify and YouTube, you can find the link in our Linktree. #HigherEducation #HeppStepsPodcast #MakingFriends #Podcast #NewEpisode
11 weeks ago
Guess what? The wait is over! 🎉 Your new favourite podcast, Hepp Steps, has officially launched its very first episode! Hepp Steps is your go-to podcast for fun, accessible insights into Higher Education. In this first episode our diverse group of recent graduates break down accommodation at University sharing their own personal experiences alongside a few laughs. Grab your headphones, make a brew and join us for the launch of Hepp Steps! ☕ You can…
12 weeks ago
🚨 Exciting new project alert 🚨 Have you or your learners ever wondered what life at Higher Education is like? Well wonder no more as the first episode of our brand new podcast 'HEPP Steps' drops this Friday! 🎤🔈 Join our recent graduates in a five part series as they discuss all things HE and invite some exciting special guests onto the show to share their inspiring and personal stories. We'll be covering topics such…
12 weeks ago
This has been the final week of activities for Hepp and HeppSY before schools break up for the summer holidays! 🌞 The week started with our last HeppSY EA Andy having his last delivery at Outwood Post 16 Centre supporting Steven Seki's motivational workshop with Y12. 🙌 Kaydian and Yared our Hepp EAs did their last campus tour with @cliftoncommunityschool Y8&9 students, exploring the Sheffield Hallam Campus! 🏫 Then Kaydian and Jin were in @highstorrssheffield…
14 weeks ago
We've had a fun couple of weeks delivering activities across the region at Hepp and HeppSY.☺️ Kaydian and Jin guided Shirebrook Academy on a Sheffield Hallam University campus tour and increased their learners knowledge of higher education with an interactive understand workshop.🎓 HeppSY launched their Campus Connect programme welcoming Kenwood Academy and Rossington All Saints Academy onto SHU's Campus.🔗 The team also found themselves as far out as Ashbourne, talking to the school's Y10s about…
15 weeks ago
In collaboration with the @africanheritagecultureforum and Learn Sheffield, HeppSY is proud to be a supporter of the The Sheffield Young Poets Awards 2024 - 25. Hepp had the honour of attending the 77th Windrush civic celebration & Sheffield Young Poets Award at Sheffield Town Hall which was a beautiful celebration of legacy, culture and creativity. The theme for the poetry competition was the Windrush Generation and learners from across the region submitted a fantastic collection…
15 weeks ago
🌞 Weekly Roundup 🌼 We hope you’ve all been enjoying the sunshine, because we sure have! 😎☀️ Last week at HEPP, we were buzzing with activity: 🏫 We welcomed Barnsley Academy and Astrea Academy Dearne to Sheffield Hallam University for exciting campus tours 🎓🗺️ 👩🏫 We also visited Hinde House School to deliver workshops with fantastic students from Years 8, 9 and 10 Meanwhile, over at HeppSY’s SHE Can Experience: 💫 We hosted five different…
17 weeks ago
This week, some of the HeppSY team attended the Yorkshire–Humberside–East Midlands UCP meeting, hosted by the wonderful team at @linchigher and @bgulincoln. Here’s a rundown of the day’s events: 📱 A fantastic talk by members of the LiNCHigher team on how Uni Connect partnerships can best utilise social media to reach more students, teachers, and parents/carers. 🎤 A speaker session with Simon Fairbanks, Head of Community Engagement at @unitasterdays, focusing on tips and strategies to…
17 weeks ago
📣 We're Hiring 📣 Do you want to make a difference to young people's futures? Have you seen the value of higher education and now want to promote this to young people? 🎓 This graduate internship offers an invaluable opportunity to work across Hepp (Higher Education Progression Partnership). Hepp is a partnership of Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield and works across South Yorkshire to encourage more children, young people, and adults to…
17 weeks ago
We've got another Hepp twilight session coming up on 10th July all about clearing!🌙 💻 Join us for an informative webinar designed to guide parents, carers, teachers and advisers through the university clearing process. Learn how to support young people in finding the right course and higher education institution if their exam results are unexpected. We look forward to having you attend the event! 🗓️ Thursday 10 July 2025 17:00-17.30 🔗 Sign up here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/eba7e806-58d9-4bd2-b5f9-4b236f8b3c1e@8968f6a1-ac13-472f-b899-f7316e439f43
18 weeks ago
We've had a jam packed week at Hepp and HeppSY despite the heatwave!🌞 Netherwood Academy's Y9s joined us for a @theuniversityofsheffield campus tour with Yared and Kaydian and an informative session about understanding higher education.✨ Tibshelf Community School joined Jin and Katie for a @sheffieldhallamuni campus tour and an informative Y9 Achieve session.🙌 🏫 This week we also held two Go Further Go Higher PIE explore sessions where we visited Barnsley College and The Sheffield…
18 weeks ago
🚀 Another busy week of delivery for our EAs! If you like what you see then this is a quick PSA to say this could be you! HeppSY are currently recruiting EAs for next year… Applications close on Sunday 15/06 (To apply search 'Graduate Intern' on the Hallam Jobs page! 🎓 🎉 Jin and Yared had a fantastic time at Astrea Netherwood Academy, with signs all over school and snacks galore making them feel like…
19 weeks ago
📣 There's still time to apply! Would you like to gain experience on an exciting and innovative regional programme? The Higher Education Progression Partnership South Yorkshire (HeppSY) funded via the Office for Students Uni Connect programme has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality, impartial, and impactful widening participation and outreach activities. We are currently seeking: · Higher Education Engagement Assistants (Graduate Interns) · Data and Evaluation Officer Graduate Interns are the foundation of our…
19 weeks ago
💗 Its Carers Week and this year's theme is 'Caring About Equality' 💗 This focuses on highlighting the inequalities faced by unpaid carers, including a greater risk of poverty, social isolation, poor mental and physical health. Far too often, carers of all-ages miss out on opportunities in their education, careers, or personal lives, just because of their caring role. Get involved in Carers Week 2025, and together let’s work towards an equal society, where carers…
20 weeks ago
British summer has definitely arrived this week, but it hasn't dampened our spirits! 🌦️ Rain or shine, we've been on the road again—here's a look at where we've been: ✨ On Monday we welcomed Ash Hill Academy onto campus at Sheffield Hallam University for a campus visit 🏫 ✨ On Wednesday and Friday we visited Outwood Academy Newbold to deliver our presentations and workshops on understanding and belonging at Higher Education 🎓 ✨ HeppSY continued…
20 weeks ago
📣 We’re Hiring! Would you like to join a collaborative Data & Evaluation Team that reports and monitors widening participation activities as part of a national programme? The Higher Education Progression Partnership (HeppSY) are seeking a Data and Evaluation Officer to help play a crucial role in our reporting and monitoring responsibilities to the Office for Students. They will provide specialist advice and support for HeppSY as we continue to work with local schools and…
21 weeks ago
