Sheffield Hallam University has confirmed that its new city centre campus, part of a major regeneration project off Howard Street, will not open until autumn 2025, despite construction works now being complete. Originally slated for completion in late 2024, with teaching expected to begin in January 2025, the launch has been pushed back to align with the university’s new London campus opening.
The development, located on the former Science Park site, forms part of a broader urban gateway transformation for Sheffield. The project includes three interconnected buildings—Rivelin, Loxley and Porter, organised around a new public green space designed to support both academic activity and community use.
The Rivelin Building will house the College of Social Sciences and Arts, with facilities for subjects such as architecture, psychology and law. Loxley will serve as a dual-use space, accommodating the Institute of Technology alongside retail and food outlets. Porter will become the home of the Sheffield Business School, featuring facilities such as a simulated trading floor and a business lounge.
While the physical build is now finished, operational fit-out and readiness are still ongoing. The delay means that the new infrastructure will now be fully brought online for the 2025/26 academic year.
