| Subject areas | Project outcomes | Semester They Happen |
|---|---|---|
| Business Strategy & Transformation |
Ideas about moving the business to a membership model
Ideas around changing the business from a traditional profit model to an employee-owned enterprise Pivoting a traditional bricks and mortar retail shop to deal with Covid Competitor analysis and identification of possible future business strategies and opportunities Exploring how a business can be more digital Recommendations around a future sales strategy |
1 and 2 |
| Conceptual Art Resource | A piece of concept art is produced to explore and visualise an issue or problem that an organisation or its stakeholders are facing. Previous examples have included;
Exploration of sight loss What it means to be proud of the Peak District Young people’s experiences of crime and the impact on them The importance of protecting freshwater habitats |
2 |
| Cybersecurity | An introduction to cybersecurity for businesses
Audit of current cybersecurity practices and recommendations for improvement Education resources around online safety for young people How cryptocurrencies work Cybersecurity implications for the Internet of Things |
1 and 2 |
| Digital Skills Development | How computers, technology and the internet can help people living with dementia
An introduction to online safety for individuals Curation of online resources for service users where English is not their first language A guide to digital wellbeing – including managing digital overload and distraction How to develop and project a professional digital identity online across a range of online spaces How to use digital communication tools |
2 |
| Engineering & Physics | Research and recommendations around removal of ink and similar stains from plastics
Identification of new processes for manufacture of rugby balls and footballs To design and construct a device that can power a laptop, projector and sound system, powered by a static bike Investigation of metals used in a piece of machinery to provide extended life to parts of that machine |
1 |
| Finance | Identification and research of potential funding bids
Financial forecasts of the business depending on possible future business changes Educational resources around financial literacy Recommendations around product pricing strategies Appraisal of possible investment options to expand the business Recommendations around financial systems and processes Research into social accounting and the impact of an organisation on its stakeholders beyond its financial performance |
1 and 2 |
| Human Resources | Research and recommendations around a number of human resource and organisational development issues, such as;
Equality, diversity and inclusion Recruitment Employee relations/problem resolution issues Employee engagement Employee voice Employee wellbeing Volunteer engagement Development of talent pipelines and succession planning Future HR issues, such as the impact of artificial intelligence on recruitment practices |
1 and 2 |
| Journalism, Public Relations & Media | To prepare a brand strategy and guidelines for a new or underdeveloped brand and communications plan and examples of campaign material.
To critique a client’s communications strategy and tactics, prepare a PR plans and examples of campaign material. |
1 and 2 |
| Marketing | Research and recommendations around a digital marketing strategy including potential use of social media
Ideas around how to raise awareness of a new social enterprise Strategies for a route to market for a new product or service |
1 and 2 |
| Market Research | Research and recommendations around a possible marketing strategies to exploit an existing or new market for the business, either domestic or international
Competitor analysis and insight into market trends Possible implications for entering international markets for the first time Research into existing customer trends and how they can be capitalised on |
1 and 2 |
| Mathematics & Data Analysis | Analysis of a equality, diversity and inclusion staff survey
Analysis of housing data to assess impact of hardship payments, universal credit and probability of future rent arrears Analysis of staff survey data on the impact of working from home on wellbeing, workload, and leadership. |
1 and 2 |
| Photography | Photos to represent the ethos and value of a local charity and its service users
Photos to promote and raise awareness of a non-profit law firm that integrates students into its practice |
2 |
| Social Sciences (Criminology, Politics, Psychology, Sociology) |
Research into homelessness in the Sheffield City Region
Research and recommendations around barriers to volunteer engagement for a local charity Service evaluation for a local social enterprise Research into ageism Psychographic profiling of potential customers Research into the attitudes of young people to politics Research and recommendations around tackling increases in crime, such as hate crime or knife crime Increasing awareness of domestic abuse through the design of an awareness campaign Investigating and suggesting strategies to tackle the issue of modern-day slavery in university accommodation in the UK Raising awareness of illegal puppy farming amongst the general public Designing strategies to engage young people in positive activities and move away from crime |
1 and 2 |
| Video production | Creation of short video pieces to raise awareness of Sheffield General Cemetery
Creation of short video pieces to promote Team Hallam and the physical activities students can participate in Creation of short video pieces to promote the story and work of a local Sheffield artist |
2 |
| Web Design | Development of a website using a Content Management System (such as WordPress) to allow the end user to edit the website without in depth technical knowledge
Development of a website with simple features (such as payment methods and/or integrating photos and videos) |
1 |